Senior Manager, Sustainability

About Netwealth

Netwealth is more than a company; it is a catalyst for change, inspiring a new perspective on wealth and a brighter future for everyone involved. Our innovative and award-winning wealth management platform reflects our commitment to excellence and cutting-edge technology.

Founded in 1999, Netwealth has grown rapidly, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages us to challenge the status quo. Our NextGen superannuation and investment technology exemplify our agile and nimble approach, unburdened by bureaucracy, allowing us to adapt quickly to meet the needs of our clients.

At Netwealth, our team is our greatest asset. We are a collective of passionate individuals dedicated to making life better for more Australians. Our values—Curious, Optimistic, Courageous, Collaborative, Agile, and Genuine—are the guiding principles that shape our decisions and define how we present ourselves to the world. Join us in our mission and become part of a team that not only envisions a better future but actively works to create it.

The opportunity

Netwealth is committed to creating a brighter future through meaningful corporate sustainability initiatives that foster positive environmental and social impact. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Sustainability to lead our sustainability strategy and drive initiatives that align with our values.

This is a high-profile and influential role. As Netwealth's sustainability subject matter expert, you will shape and advance our sustainability framework, helping embed sustainability into every aspect of our business.

As Senior Manager, Sustainability, you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of Netwealth's sustainability governance and risk management strategy.

• Drive initiatives that create positive environmental and social impact, including corporate partnerships and community engagement.

• Collaborate across teams to integrate sustainability into business operations and decision-making.

• Represent Netwealth in industry forums and sustainability networks, sharing best practices and insights.

• Manage sustainability-related risks, including climate, regulatory, and reputational risks.

• Lead transparent reporting, including our Annual Corporate Sustainability Report and Modern Slavery Statement.

• Provide secretarial and subject matter expertise support to our employee-led Impact Committee.

About you

We're seeking a strategic and experienced sustainability professional ready to step into a leadership role.

You bring a strong foundation in sustainability and corporate social responsibility, with the ability to influence at senior levels and drive meaningful change across the organisation.

If you've been a senior contributor or 2IC in a sustainability team and are ready to lead, this is your opportunity.

Specifically, skills and experience include.

• Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Business, Environmental Science, or a related field.

• Minimum 5–7 years' experience in sustainability, corporate social responsibility, or community engagement roles.

• Proven experience as a 2IC or senior contributor in a sustainability team, with readiness to step into a lead role.

• Experience supporting the development and implementation of sustainability strategies within financial services or similar industries.

• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and their integration with sustainability considerations.

• Proficiency in data analysis and measurement of sustainability outcomes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

• Strong presentation skills for Executive leadership, Board committees, and external audiences.

• Ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.

• Experience managing community partnerships and social impact programs.

Life At Netwealth

At Netwealth, people are our core strength, and we invest in our employees no matter what stage of life they are in. When you're at your best, we're at our best

We prioritise the growth of our employees, and you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career at Netwealth. We provide access to further education and diverse training opportunities, and we actively support internal mobility. 32% of our jobs filled in 2023 were from internal candidates.

We have a flexible and adaptable hybrid working policy with the expectation you'll spend 4 days a fortnight coming into our state-of-the-art office. We're located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD and have all the bells and whistles you would expect - including modern end of trip facilities for your commute to work, and breakfast provided daily.

We have a number of benefits that have been designed with a focus on health and well-being, support and growth. Some of these include:

• Family-friendly workplace, with parental leave and a kid's holiday programme

• Wellness and lifestyle perks including discounted gym memberships, income protection, flu shots, wellness weeks, shopping and retail discounts, access to financial wellbeing services

• We're a social bunch and love to get together regularly, participating in corporate sporting events, games and trivia nights

• Employee Resource Groups - LGBTQIA, Women of Netwealth, Culture Group, Carers Group

• Support for community involvement through volunteering and our Netwealth Impact Group

Apply now

Here at Netwealth, we support and encourage everyone to bring their genuine selves to work (it's one of our core values), and we're proud of our inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to this through our gender equality, disability, LGBTQIA+, well-being and cultural initiatives. We are proud to be endorsed and certified by Work180, Family Friendly Workplaces and Great Place to Work.

Are you curious about this opportunity but don't meet every single requirement? Research shows that we don't always apply to jobs we are interested in unless we meet every single qualification. If you are excited about this role but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply anyway If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing people@netwealth.com.au