Sustainability - Consultant

**Job Description
**Our sustainability team work with organisations to help them manage the risks and opportunities associated with ESG and non-financial issues, develop and assess related strategies, and to enhance all aspects of ESG and sustainability reporting and communication. We also provide assurance services for all forms of non-financial reporting and disclosures to enhance the credibility of reported information. At KPMG we believe that business has a vital role to play in solving social and environmental problems.

Projects cover a broad range of topics including ESG Risk, EHS performance & compliance auditing, reporting strategy and assurance, sustainability strategy, target and KPI development, impact quantification, sustainability in supply chains, responsible investing, carbon farming and climate change resilience, environmental mine closure, circular economy, environmental technical reviews, and policy & guideline development.

In continued response to growing client demand for our sustainability services, there is an exciting opportunity for sustainability professionals to join our team in
**Sydney **.

**Your Opportunity
**We offer the opportunity to leverage your sustainability skills and/or passions across an exciting, growing and diverse portfolio of engagements and sectors.

We are looking for a talented sustainability professional who shares our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people, our communities and our planet.

Examples of our current engagements:

- Assurance of emissions and energy reporting across a range of industry sectors
- Providing assurance over sustainability reporting and NGER submissions
- EHS compliance auditing for large infrastructure and mining projects
- Assisting clients to assess the material sustainability risks for their businesses
- Supporting clients with developing sustainability strategies
- Water footprint development and maximising water efficiency, re-use and recycling
- Supporting clients to develop carbon farming projects
- Circular Economy
- Carbon neutrality assessments
- Climate modelling
- Climate risk assessment
- Emissions reduction strategies
- Built environment and embedded carbon assessments

**How are you extraordinary?
**Key expected performance and behaviours are:

- Demonstrated enthusiasm for the topic area and for working as part of a large, dynamic and high-performing team.
- You are an avid learner with a deep passion for leadership and organisational development.
- You are passionate about the importance of fantastic communication to share ideas, inspire, and create change. You are able to digest, distil, and communicate complex concepts in both written and verbal forms.
- You like to be proud of the work you produce and are accountable and committed to owning high-profile projects.
- You have a can-do attitude and are always seeking creative solutions to problems with the help of the right technical tools and a supportive team.
- You enjoy working flexibly with great time management skills that allow you to manage multiple deliverables and produce work you are proud of.

**Your Experience
- Experience in the provision of sustainability services (as a consultant or in an industry/government role)
- Demonstrable experience in one or more of the listed sustainability themes and topics
- Those with accounting backgrounds are also strongly encouraged to apply.

**Qualifications
**We are looking for applicants that have Tertiary qualifications in environmental or natural sciences, including engineering, with an environmental or science focus or an equivalent degree. A Master's degree will be favourably considered.

**Additional Information
**KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. We partner with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change, drive disruption, and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who've got your back. You'll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work. We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

**At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.