- Permanent full-time position
- Help drive sustainability in one of Australia's largest property companies
- Melbourne based location
The Company
Our client is one of Australia’s largest property companies who are committed to sustainability. With sites across the country, their impact is felt by millions of people annually.
The Role
The Sustainability Manager, specialising in Climate Resilience and Decarbonisation, plays a crucial role in supporting the General Manager of Sustainability & ESG and the broader organisation in achieving its sustainability and ESG objectives. The key focus of this role is to oversee environmental and climate reporting systems and lead the implementation of strategies and initiatives to meet sustainability goals and targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversight of environmental and greenhouse gas emissions data and reporting systems to ensure compliance with external disclosure, assurance, and regulatory requirements, including the NGER Act and Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards.
- Support the development and execution of strategies to achieve climate and environment targets.
- Facilitate transition to ISSB reporting, ensuring adherence to governance and regulatory compliance.
- Management of annual NABERS Energy, Water, and Waste certifications.
- Oversight of annual Green Star Performance certification.
- Manage climate adaptation and resilience initiatives and disclosures.
- Lead the implementation of decarbonisation, circular economy, and biodiversity initiatives.
- Collaborate with teams across all levels to enhance organisational understanding of decarbonisation and environmental sustainability through communication, awareness, and training.
About you
You will be a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with strong project and stakeholder management skills. The ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders through strong communication and presentation skills is critical to ensure sustainability goals and targets are met. You will have technical expertise in climate and environmental measurement frameworks, sustainability reporting standards, and property rating systems.
Additionally, you will have:
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in sustainability or environmental management within large, complex organisations or consulting.
- Strong project management skills with a proven track record of managing multiple deadlines.
- Commercial acumen.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication and report writing skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science, environmental engineering, or related field is essential.
The Rewards and Culture
- Flexible working arrangements
- Birthday leave and option to purchase additional leave
- Securities rewards for eligible team members
- Internal mentoring program
- Generous Parental Leave
How to Apply
Apply now by submitting your current CV (in Word format) via our online application process.
For a confidential discussion or to review the information pack and full PD please contact Josh Gill via
To be eligible to apply, you must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia.
Talent Nation encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all cultures, abilities, sex, and genders.
Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process, please contact us so we can provide adjustments for you.
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