Carbon Projects Manager

We partner with businesses of all sizes to help them achieve their decarbonisation goals and make a real difference to climate change, people, and the planet via financing high-quality carbon offsetting projects.

TEM's Values

We create maximum impact every day

Positive environmental and economic impact are the foundations of everything we do.

We consider risk, return, and impact equally in our decision making.

We drive profitability to scale our impact. We channel significant investment into nature to enable others to achieve net-zero carbon emissions.

We have a pioneering mindset

We are ambitious and creative in building our part of the net-zero economy.

We challenge assumptions to discover creative solutions to hard problems.

We are curious, take smart risks, and are open to and learn from failure.

We operate with the highest level of Integrity

Wearegenuine,open,ethical,and fair.

We only pursue opportunities to connect with our values.

We pride ourselves on setting the standard for high integrity offsets. How we get things done is as important as what we achieve, even when it's challenging.

We achieve excellence together

We win, lose, and celebrate together.

We trust and empower each other and tell it like it is, with respect and empathy.

We set a high personal bar and commit ourselves fully to our Purpose. We embrace a partnership approach, with suppliers, customers, and each other.

Our People

We inspire our people to deliver outcomes that have the greatest impact on our customers, communities, and each other

We are surrounded by talent, and as a tea,m we respect and value each other to solve complex problems and innovate

We empower our people to grow personally and professionally by embracing new ways of thinking, learning, and working.

About TEM

TEM is a vertically integrated carbon solutions provider that focuses on providing solutions throughout the carbon supply chain.

• Customers: TEM supports its customers' emission reduction commitments with carbon offsets and strategic solutions through deep corporate partnerships, wholesale transactions, and digital applications and products.
• Integrated Solutions: TEM works with traditional landowners, farmers, corporates, and governments across Asia-Pacific to identify, develop, own and/or manage high-integrity projects that deliver long lasting impact. In addition, TEM provides tailored carbon offset solutions through digital offerings and portfolio management.
• Risk and Impact Measurement: TEM identifies and manages quality assets to procure a premium supply of integral and impactful carbon offsets for its customers and wider distribution via the global market.
• All origination and distribution activities are supported by comprehensive due diligence and impact measurement, and monitoring services.
• TEM is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage women and people from culturally diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to apply.

Your Business Unit

Climate Positive

• Climate Positive represents TEM's origination division and is responsible for sourcing, developing, and managing carbon projects, with established project portfolios split between its domestic and international operations.
• Climate Positive's origination pipeline is comprised of Australian Human Induced Regeneration HIR and Environmental Planting, and International REDD+, and Cookstoves projects.

Your Team

This role is an integral part of the Climate Positive Domestic team. You will be reporting to the Technical Director – Climate Positive and working closely with the Senior Carbon Projects Manager. This role has no direct reports.

Purpose of role

This role supports the development of Climate Positive's carbon projects. Working across domestic projects you will be exposed to all aspects of carbon project establishment, implementation, and compliance management. You will work across the Climate Positive team to deliver high quality, high integrity offset outcomes.

To deliver technical inputs and project management activities associated with the origination and implementation of carbon offset projects in Australia and Asia - Pacific.

Your Responsibilities

Deliver all aspects of carbon project development and implementation including:

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all phases ofcarbon project development, including feasibility assessments, project design, monitoring, reporting, and regulatory submissions.
• Prepare, review, and interpret technical documentation, including feasibility studies, ACCU forecasts, environmental impact assessments, and carbon project design and monitoring reports.
• Develop and analyse environmental and carbon modelling data, including FullCAM outputs, to quantify environmental impacts from projects and project abatement potential.
• Review and interpret environmental and carbon methodologies, assessing project requirements in line with regulatory and sustainability standards.
• Generate and analyse carbon abatement and long-term environmental performance forecasts to support sustainable project outcomes.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with environmental legislation, project methodologies, and regulatory obligations, coordinating with relevant stakeholders and authorities.
• Undertake environmental impact assessments and risk analyses for new project opportunities to evaluate environmental risks and sustainability outcomes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of environmental and land management plans to meet sustainability objectives and project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on environmental risk mitigation strategies, including regeneration checks, gateway audits, and sustainability best practices in line with government regulations.
• Advise on, develop and manage the environmental management aspects of carbon projects including co-benefit initiatives and resource conservation strategies.
• Manage communications and reporting with regulatory authorities and industry bodies regarding environmental performance, compliance, and project approvals.
• Collect, synthesise, and analyse environmental data, including carbon abatement metrics, land regeneration data, and monitoring outcomes, ensuring accurate reporting and interpretation.
• Coordinate spatial analysis and data management using GIS to monitor environmental conditions, land regeneration, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Develop and maintain environmental management tools and systems, including GIS platforms and data analysis software, to optimise sustainability outcomes.
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging environmental policies, carbon methodologies, and sustainability best practices to ensure ongoing compliance and alignment with industry standards.

This role is a perfect fit for you if......

• You thrive in dynamic environments, are adaptable, and detail oriented.
• Customer centric with strong origination and relationship management skills and a proven capability of project management.
• People-oriented with strong leadership skills.
• You are calm under pressure, a great communicator, and can manage diverse stakeholder needs.
• You are curious, solution-focused, and can handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• You are eager to contribute to TEM's mission of addressing the climate crisis and to deliver positive impact.
• While we value work-life balance, occasional flexibility is needed.
• This is a permanent role with some flexibility for non-standard hours.

Your Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will have sound business acumen and conceptual thinking skills, whilst being passionate about being part of a high performing team that has a reputation and track record within the carbon market.

Key attributes include:

• 3+ years' project management experience with Carbon Projects is essential.
• High working knowledge of the Australian carbon market, including the development of projects in key methods and systems, is essential.
• Excellent client liaison skills, business development and negotiating skills.
• Highly organised, ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines, and remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, work in a team environment and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with relevant software and digital tools, including FullCAM, GIS or QGIS, Esri, and Avenza, is essential

Your Qualification

• Master's degree in a related area such as Environmental Sciences, Environmental management, Earth Science, Conservation Science, or Ecology

Our Leadership Philosophy

At TEM, leadership is a privilege, and at its core is a real desire to make a difference in the lives of our people, customers, and communities in which we operate. Leadership is not tied to a title; it is a collection of beliefs and behaviours that energise others to achieve collective and sustainable outcomes that deliver impact. Our leaders at TEM put Customers and Communities first, are always learning, and pursue our purpose by living our values.

How to Apply

If this role resonates with you, please send a cover letter and your resume to careers@tem.com.au before 14th August 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionProject Management and Information Technology

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