# Sustainability Manager Salary in Australia

Sustainability Manager
roles
represents an exciting professional pathway in Australia. This position merges practical knowledge with innovation, providing competitive compensation. The role offers extensive opportunities for skill development and career progression.

Tax rateApprox. 32%DemandVery HighLast updated10 Jul 2026

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## Role overview

Operating as a professional Sustainability Manager involves taking ownership of core delivery metrics and executing scalable industry practices. Individuals in this position bridge the gap between abstract project requirements and tangible market outcomes. Workflows are handled via advanced asynchronous platforms, maximizing output without meeting fatigue.

## Annual Salary – 2026

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* PNG $89,700 Average Salary$53,500 - $75,300

Junior 0-2 years

$70,600 - $110,900

Mid-Level 3-5 years

$110,300 - $166,900

Senior 6+ years

### Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Take-Home Pay Expected monthly net income after localized tax deductions (approx. 32%) A$5,083 Hourly Rate Equivalent Based on standard 40-hour work week parameters A$28.03 - A$66.84 Annual Bonus Range Typical performance-based extra compensation A$8,970 - A$13,455 Equity & Stock Bonus Estimated capital compensation incentives Up to A$8,970

### Financial Planning & Budgets

Monthly Savings Target Recommended 28% baseline slice for future wealth security A$                        2,100 Retirement Contribution Target Recommended 14% allocation for long-term retirement accounts A$                        1,100 Maximum Housing Budget Suggested upper limit for monthly rent/mortgage and utilities Up to A$1,500 Emergency Safety Net Recommended 3 to 6 months liquidity cushion target A$22,425 - A$44,850

### Healthcare Infrastructure

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Universal state-subsidized healthcare infrastructure ecosystem. Core general medical accessibility metrics are entirely sustained via your dynamic localized tax bracket contributions (32%).

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## Salary Visualization

![Salary Distribution for Sustainability Manager in Australia - July 2026](https://jobicy.com/api/jpgraph/chart.php?p10=53500&p25=70600&p50=89700&p75=110900&p90=166900&currency=A%24&currency_code=AUD&title=Sustainability+Manager&country=Australia)

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## 12-Month Salary Trend

Over the past 12 months, the average compensation for Sustainability Manager roles in Australia has decreased by 1.4%. The estimated average salary moved from A$91,000 in Aug 2025 to A$89,700 as of Jul 2026.

### Historical Salary Data Table

Time PeriodAverage Salary (Annual)Hourly Rate (Range)Jul 2026  A$89,700   A$28 - A$67 Jun 2026  A$91,500   A$29 - A$68 May 2026  A$89,300   A$28 - A$67 Apr 2026  A$92,200   A$29 - A$69 Mar 2026  A$95,200   A$30 - A$71 Feb 2026  A$93,300   A$29 - A$70 Jan 2026  A$95,100   A$30 - A$71 Dec 2025  A$90,800   A$28 - A$68 Nov 2025  A$91,000   A$28 - A$68 Oct 2025  A$90,300   A$28 - A$67 Sep 2025  A$91,800   A$29 - A$68 Aug 2025  A$91,000   A$28 - A$68

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## Education Requirements

Higher education diploma in a relevant specialization combined with industry track record

### Training & Development

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Internal knowledge sharing sessions and tech talks
*     Leadership development programs
*     Structured career development path with clear milestones

## Required Skills

### Core Skills

Time Management Self-Management Active Listening Task Prioritization

### Trending Skills

Automation Cross-platform Sync Change Management KPI Tracking Cross-Border Operations Management Cloud-based Resource Auditing

### Emerging Skills

AI-Driven Analytics OKR Alignment People Analytics Decentralized Data Assetization Hybrid Workforce Management Strategic Scaling Frameworks
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## Specifics

### Work Environment

Remote-first setup with completely autonomous hours

### Tools

Slack Figma Monday.com Trello Confluence Linear

### Collaboration

Async-centric task management utilizing centralized tracking dashboards

### Time Zones

Flexible allocation tracking with custom overlap for Asia-Pacific and IST timelines

## Benefits

### Common Benefits

Remote Work Options    Flexible Hours    Home Office Allowance

### Additional Benefits

Mental Health Support    Coworking Space Access    Internet Allowance

## Market Trends * PNG

### Demand

Very High

### Growth Rate

25% annual growth

### Remote Work

Availability: Very High

Trend: Focus on digital well-being and work-life balance initiatives specific to remote work environments

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#### Key Industries

Healthcare Space Technology E-commerce Data Analytics IoT FinTech

## Cross-Country Pay Scale

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Explore Sustainability Manager salaries worldwide. Below you'll find a comparison of average annual compensation in different countries relative to the base rate in Australia ($89,700).

[![France flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/fr.svg) France$58,800 34% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/fr/sustainability-manager.md) [![India flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/in.svg) India$35,700 60% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/in/sustainability-manager.md) [![Netherlands flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/nl.svg) Netherlands$80,900 10% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/nl/sustainability-manager.md) [![United Kingdom flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/gb.svg) United Kingdom$87,200 3% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/uk/sustainability-manager.md) [![Switzerland flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/ch.svg) Switzerland$120,800 35% higher](https://jobicy.com/salaries/ch/sustainability-manager.md) [![Sweden flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/se.svg) Sweden$62,000 31% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/se/sustainability-manager.md) [![Spain flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/es.svg) Spain$45,200 50% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/es/sustainability-manager.md) [![Italy flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/it.svg) Italy$48,300 46% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/it/sustainability-manager.md) [![New Zealand flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/nz.svg) New Zealand$68,300 24% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/nz/sustainability-manager.md) [![Germany flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/de.svg) Germany$77,700 13% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/de/sustainability-manager.md)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the average Sustainability Manager salary in Australia?

The average salary for a Sustainability Manager in Australia is $89,700 per year. Entry-level positions (Junior Level) start near $53,500 - $75,300, while experienced professionals (Senior Level) can earn up to $110,300 - $166,900.

### What skills are required for a Sustainability Manager role?

Core skills include Time Management, Self-Management, Active Listening, Task Prioritization. Trending industrial skills are Automation, Cross-platform Sync, Change Management, while key emerging skills focus heavily on AI-Driven Analytics, OKR Alignment, People Analytics.

### What is the job market outlook for Sustainability Managers?

The job market currently shows a Very High demand trajectory with a 25% annual growth trend factor. Remote availability remains active across modern employment hubs, primarily within sectors like Healthcare, Space Technology, E-commerce, Data Analytics.

### What benefits are typically offered to Sustainability Managers in Australia?

Common base benefits generally encompass Remote Work Options, Flexible Hours, Home Office Allowance. Additional remote allowances and workspace bonuses frequently include elements like Mental Health Support, Coworking Space Access, Internet Allowance.

### What roles are similar to Sustainability Manager?

Positions sharing overlapping technical responsibilities and operational workflows include Junior Sustainability Manager, Expert Sustainability Manager, Sustainability Manager Specialist, Sustainability Manager Consultant. These paths offer alternative vertical career progression steps within distributed ecosystems.

### What is the hourly rate for Sustainability Managers in Australia?

Calculated against standard full-time operational hours, Sustainability Managers typically average between A$28.03 and A$66.84 per hour. Actual contractual rates vary by platform scale and specific niche mastery.

### What are the core and trending skills for Sustainability Managers?

Fundamental foundational competencies focus on Time Management, Self-Management, Active Listening. To remain optimized for modern digital hiring cycles, candidates must actively integrate trending stacks like Automation, Cross-platform Sync, Change Management alongside advanced systems like AI-Driven Analytics, OKR Alignment, People Analytics.

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including purchasing power parity (PPP), estimated average income taxes
(approximately 32%),
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