Head of Sustainability

2 days ago

Perth, Australia Minderoo Foundation Full time

**Company Description** About Us**

**Minderoo Foundation** takes on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas, advocate for systems change and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible.

**Minderoo Foundation** is proudly Australian, independent, forward thinking and seeks effective, scalable solutions. Through bold, collaborative and selfless action, we seek to dismantle the systems that entrench inequality and advocate for a fairer future.

**Minderoo’s Effective Philanthropy Enabler**drives the foundation strategy and vision through a holistic, systems-thinking approach and the development of organisational capability. Develops long-term relationships with our philanthropic peers, deploys impact investments and sets and holds the central standards for impact-related activities, impact measurement, capability development and sustainability. Effective Philanthropy plays a vital role in providing thought leadership to realise the 2030 Strategy’s ambitions through its focus on ensuring a targeted and cohesive approach to philanthropy that amplifies our overall impact.
**Job Description** About the Opportunity**

Our Effective Philanthropy team has a new and exciting requirement for a Head of Sustainability to drive ESG and DEI across the organisation, aligning sustainability goals with overall business objectives.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Effective Philanthropy, you will be directly responsible for a team of two. Day to day you will be responsible for:

- Developing and leading the foundation’s sustainability strategy, ensuring alignment with our mission, focus areas, and values.
- Embedding sustainability principles across operations, grant-making and partnerships.
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to promote sustainable business practices.
- Establishing and reporting on sustainability goals, metrics, and progress — driving transparency and accountability.
- Designing and leading DEI programs fostering an inclusive workplace culture and promoting equity across all levels.
- Collaborating with internal teams, external partners, and community organisations to advance sustainability and DEI efforts.
- Leading cross functional teams to integrate sustainability and DEI initiatives into business operations, products and services.

**Qualifications** About You**
- Strong knowledge of sustainability frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP) and DEI metrics
- Proven track record of leading and executing impactful sustainability and DEI initiatives.
- Experience with data analysis, impact measurement, and reporting on sustainability and DEI outcomes.
- Experience in strategy development, project management and program development.

In terms of soft skills, you will have exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate, influence and drive change across complex organisations.
**Additional Information** Next Steps**

Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you interested in this opportunity.

**Applications close**:Friday 9 May 2025
- Minderoo Foundation embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply._

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