Head of Sustainability and Operational Excellence

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Lander & Rogers Full time

About this role

Lander & Rogers is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead the development and implementation of our Environment Strategy.

As the Head of Sustainability and Operational Excellence, you will be responsible for establishing and setting targets, strategy, and governance structures to ensure the execution of Zero waste and SBTi net Zero commitments.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders to collaborate and support the implementation of strategically aligned operations, including sustainable operations, procurement, supplier management, accounting, analytics, technology, and innovation.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Delivering our Environment Strategy, including establishing and setting targets, strategy, and governance structures.
  • Leading the implementation of strategically aligned operations, including sustainable operations, procurement, supplier management, accounting, analytics, technology, and innovation.
  • Driving procurement strategy and implementation of sustainable supply chains.
  • Operationalising sustainability and procurement goals across areas such as storage, catering, cleaning, PaperLite, Waste, Occupancy, travel, entertainment, electricity, and other energy usage.
  • Working closely with leaders of PBCE, People team, and RAP Chair and Modern Slavery Working Group to ensure that operations are aligned with social goals of the People Team, PBCE, and RAP strategies.
  • Leading collaborative work with IHub, including implementation of a data insights application for tracking environment and social benefit procurement commitments.

About You

Suitable candidates must bring existing experience in an environmental, governance, or similar role.

They should have an Environment and/or Sustainability focussed tertiary qualification.

Highly numerate and data rational, with the ability to analyse and interpret data to identify and focus on evidence-based ESG opportunities and achievements.

Financial literacy in budgets, P&L statements, leveraging models, and knowledge of law firm metrics and governance.

A deep knowledge of accountability to/operationalising ESG strategic goals.

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Word/Excel/databases and other firm programs.

Experience in a private practice firm, including in practice and revenue stream development, is highly advantageous.

Experience in knowledge capturing and data management, analysis of data, financial metrics, innovation, and technology.

Experience in assisting an organisation to bring about internal systems change, including working with all levels of an organisation.

Experience working across supply chains and internal services to build value for organisations.

Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships, particularly the ability to earn the confidence and trust of key stakeholders.

Effective influencing and negotiation capability, including during organisational transformation and change management.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Highly organised, able to plan and prioritise work to meet key deliverables.

The ability to facilitate presentations and meetings with varying sizes of groups internally and externally to the organisation.

Identifies risks and complies with group risk management protocol.

Culture

Lander & Rogers is a down-to-earth, collaborative, and supportive culture.

We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally.

We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership, and development.

Benefits

Lander & Rogers offers a range of benefits to encourage professional development and ongoing learning, connection with colleagues, staying healthy, and community involvement.

We value our people and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, balanced, and fulfilled lifestyle.

Some of our benefits include:

  • Hybrid work: work flexibly between home and the office with the freedom to choose the location that is best for you, your clients, and your team.
  • Additional leave: take a moment to stop, reflect, and reenergise with an annual wellness day; and up to five days of additional paid annual leave if you utilise your full annual leave entitlement within your anniversary year.
  • Home office, fitness & wellness allowance: enjoy the flexibility to fit out your home office or support your health and wellbeing with an annual $250 allowance.
  • Tech discounts: access corporate discounts on DELL computer products to have the latest personal gadgets at your disposal.

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