Climate Change Consultant

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Nation Partners Full time

Introduction:

Why Nation Partners?

At Nation Partners, we are more than a consultancy - we are a purpose-driven B-Corp committed to creating positive impacts on people and the planet. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where creative thinking thrives. As our next Climate Change Consultant in our Sustainable Development and Climate Change team, you'll be part of a group that challenges the status quo with innovative, bespoke solutions tailored to make a meaningful difference.

  • Work for a purpose driven and highly regarded B Corporation
  • Full time (flexibility negotiable)
  • Melbourne CBD Office with flexible working arrangements available.

Why you will love working here:
  • Be part of a fast-growing organisation with a stellar reputation for ethical and impactful work.
  • Join a collective of professional consultants who are passionate, empathetic, and committed to excellence.
  • Make a real difference by helping clients integrate high-quality technical expertise with a strong commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

If you're ready to start your career with an organisation that truly values sustainability and ethical practices then this is the place for you.

Description:

Our Sustainability & Climate Change team is growing quickly. We are a passionate, courageous and creative team that brings leading thinking to every project, working on some of the biggest challenges facing society. We provide a full suite of services related to the delivery of bespoke climate change and resilience risk assessments/adaptation plans across a variety of sectors, sustainable outcomes for the built environment, and provide advisory services for a range of organisational sustainability needs, providing energy and greenhouse gas modelling and mitigation strategy services, and delivery.

What you will do:
  • Undertake and contribute to climate risk assessments and preparation of climate adaptation strategies.
  • Undertake and contribute to greenhouse gas emission calculations and decarbonisation assessments.
  • Prepare and review sustainability and ESG related briefing materials, reporting and communications including data analysis and presentations.
  • Contribute to sustainability ratings (Infrastructure Sustainability, GRESB, GreenStar or BCorp) or certifications for the built environment or organisations.
  • Work with multi-disciplined teams across the business to provide sustainability and climate change advice.
  • Provide internal commentary and advice on sustainability and climate change across various industry documents and reports.
  • Contribute to client workshop facilitation and presentations.
  • Provide a positive contribution to the culture of Nation Partners.
  • Preparation of written proposals and costings in response to client requirements.
  • Maintain knowledge of trends in ESG, sustainable development and climate change.

Skills and Experiences:

We are looking for a qualified professional, ideally with a relevant degree or postgraduate qualification, who brings a strong alignment with our values. In an ideal world you will have a;
  • Passion for influencing a better and more sustainable future.
  • Degree or postgraduate qualifications with a climate change and/or sustainable development focus.
  • One to five years professional experience in consulting, private sector or government.
  • Understanding and/or experience of current climate risk and adaptation frameworks.
  • Understanding and/or experience of greenhouse gas emissions modelling and decarbonisation frameworks.
  • Understanding of climate disclosure requirements under the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards S2: Climate Disclosure.
  • Ability to write at a professional level and demonstrated experience in preparing reports or documents at this level.
  • Ability to understand complex technical requirements and to extract and translate key elements for external audiences.
  • Ability to adapt and work effectively as part of multi-disciplinary units, both within Nation Partners and externally, as part of wider client delivery teams.
  • Ability to self-manage and prioritise the delivery of multiple requirements to deadlines, ensuring a consistent level of quality even when under pressure.
  • Knowledge and/or practical experience in strategic analysis, quantitative analysis or project management, applied in relation to sustainability and climate change.
  • Strong verbal communication and presentation capabilities.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently using your professional judgment.

We acknowledge that we don't live in a perfect world and our ideal next recruit may not tick every box on a list. If you bring most of the experience and qualities outlined above, believe you'd be a great fit, and are ready to hit the ground running, we'd love to hear from you
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