Principal Consultant

Principal Consultant - ESG

Department: ESG & Reporting : ESG & Reporting

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Australia - Melbourne

Description Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world. 

Anthesis has clients across all industry sectors and supports some of the world's largest multinationals. The company brings together 1,300+ experts operating in 42 countries around the world and has offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Dubai, the Philippines, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, the UK, and the US.  At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do. 

About the role We are seeking a Principal Consultant for our ESG team in Australia. This role is client focused and requires technical project management and management of direct reports. Anthesis is a global advisory, and our skilled people have opportunities to be deployed dynamically beyond their home countries and our clients often span the globe.

Responsibilities fall into three major areas:
Client & Project Delivery

• Project Management – managing the delivery of agreed consulting engagements / projects on time, on budget, and to high standards of quality. 
• Expert input and QA – reviewing project work and providing expert viewpoint and quality assurance on deliverables as needed. 
• Client Relationship Building – earning the confidence and trust of client teams and representing our direct clients' interests effectively inside their organisations. 
• Deliverable Drafting & Presentation – preparing and delivering high quality reports, presentations, and sometimes workshops in line with project scope. 

Business Development

• Leading the development of proposals and contributing to the presentation and conversion of these opportunities, in collaboration with the guidance and support of colleagues. 
• Service development - developing or contributing to the development of new service offerings and/or streamlining and improving existing service offerings including creating delivery and proposal templates, providing training and acting as internal expert on a specific service. 
• Contributing to the development of Anthesis' thought leadership and marketing materials in relation to climate change and associated reporting. 

Organisational & Personal Development

• Training & Personal Development – using the ACE (Anthesis Centre of Excellence) learning and development platform and guided by your line manager. 
• Line Management – supporting one or two more junior colleagues to guide and manage their growth and performance within Anthesis. 
• Strategic & Organisational Initiatives – contributing to important internal initiatives, proposition development and innovation. 

Required Skills & Experience

• Oversee ESG and Sustainability Strategy: Manage the organisation's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, ensuring alignment with global frameworks such as GRI, SASB, and ISSB.
• Support a just transition to net zero emissions - Develop and support clients to implement climate transition plans in line with best practice frameworks (i.e. TPT, ISSB, BCorp)
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with environmental laws and sustainability standards, conducting risk assessments to mitigate environmental and supply chain risks.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy: Collaborate with senior management, government agencies, and industry stakeholders to drive corporate environmental initiatives and influence policy development.
• Sustainability Reporting & Performance Monitoring: Supervise sustainability data collection and reporting, ensuring accurate disclosure of environmental performance in public reports and compliance documents.
• Corporate Strategy & Business Integration: Integrate sustainability into business operations, ensuring alignment between environmental goals and overall corporate strategy.
• Team Leadership & Capacity Building: Manage and mentor sustainability teams, providing guidance on environmental initiatives and overseeing employee sustainability training programs.
• Budget & Project Management: Oversee budgets for environmental projects, securing funding and ensuring financial feasibility of sustainability initiative.

What we offer you:

• Five weeks paid annual leave. 
• Opportunity to be mentored by leading experts in the field in a supportive learning environment. 
• Opportunity for travel and get out in the field. 
• Best in class employee assistance program (EAP) program for you and your immediate family. 
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working environment. 
• Exposure to diverse industries and projects within the fields of carbon, energy and nature-based solutions. 
• Positive workplace culture and a like-minded team. 
• Opportunity to develop the skills to launch your career in this emerging area. 

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