Senior Consultant

Senior Consultant | Sustainability & Climate Resilience

Adaptus | Brisbane, Australia | Full-time or Part-time

Ready to drive meaningful impact in the climate and sustainability space?

At Adaptus, we're not just consultants – we're catalysts for change.

As Australia's specialist climate and sustainability consultancy, we partner with ASX-listed companies, government agencies, and essential service organisations to navigate complex environmental challenges and build resilience for the future.

A typical day on the job may include:

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Shape investment decisions
that protect the Great Barrier Reef from climate change

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Market research, analysis and modelling
to help enable better client outcomes

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Develop ESG strategies
for leading mining companies and essential service providers

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Facilitate strategic risk workshops
using proven frameworks that enable success

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Create decision-support applications
that enable better asset investment choices

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Quantify social impact value
for renewable energy companies

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Partner with marine science agencies
to assess Australia's natural capital

The role:

You'll join our Brisbane-based Advisory team as a
Senior Consultant
, working collaboratively to solve sustainability challenges through decision science, risk management frameworks, and climate adaptation strategies.

This is consulting with purpose - backed by domain expertise and delivered through strategic advisory and data-driven insights.

What we're looking for:

You share our genuine passion for solving complex problems for our clients and are someone that enthusiastically pursues continuous learning to help shape a more sustainable future. You will work in a collaborative, supportive & inclusive national team that puts our clients & their people at the centre of everything we do.

Essential:

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4+ years sustainability or climate change consulting experience

· Tertiary qualification in engineering, commerce, science, economics or mathematics

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Strong analytical and quantitative skills
with proven experience in data interpretation, modelling, and research

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Excellent written and verbal communication
abilities to synthesise complex qualitative and quantitative information

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Passion for ESG,
sustainability, social impact, or risk analysis, preferably in asset-intensive industries

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Client-focused approach
with a drive for problem-solving that accelerates outcomes

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Ability to align strategy, risk, and investment decision-making
with ESG objectives

Highly valued:

· Experience in climate risk assessments, decarbonisation planning, or sustainability strategy

· Background in asset-intensive industries or natural resource management

· Proficiency with data analysis and decision-support tools

· Knowledge of environmental and social risk frameworks

· Sustainability reporting and non-financial reporting standards experience

· Project management capabilities for end-to-end consulting delivery

· Strong relationship-building skills and client credibility

· Ability to work effectively across national time zones

Why Adaptus?

We're trusted advisors to Australia's leading organisations, helping them navigate decarbonisation, climate adaptation, and ESG performance improvement. Our unique combination of strategic consulting in risk and decision science, sets us apart in the market. We're quantitative storytellers who thrive on problem solving in challenging contexts to enable better outcomes for our clients.

Meaningful work
: Every project contributes to a more sustainable future.

Diverse clients
: From ASX-listed companies to government agencies.

Innovation focus
: We offer deep experience across nature, climate and sustainability.

Growth opportunity
: Build expertise in the fastest-growing consulting sector to develop deep knowledge in key areas such as climate risk, natural capital, and emissions reduction strategies.

Collaborative culture
: Work with passionate, multi-disciplinary experts across Australia.

Flexible arrangements
: Full-time and part-time options available.

Our impact speaks for itself:

Ready to accelerate action towards a sustainable future?

We want to hear from you if you're excited about solving complex problems, passionate about sustainability, and ready to make a real difference with your quantitative skills set.

Apply now
or send your resume to

Please indicate your preference for full-time or part-time in your application. Applications from outside Brisbane will not be considered. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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