Environmental & Sustainability Reporting Advisor

Job description:

Ding Ding Trams are the heart of Melbourne – join our team and be part of the world's largest tram network.

About this opportunity

Yarra Trams requires an Environment & Sustainability Reporting Advisor to play a critical role in coordinating the preparation, analysis and delivery of environment and sustainability reporting for Yarra Trams, including our first climate-related financial disclosure. Reporting to the Environment Manager, in this role you will:

• Coordinate the preparation, analysis and delivery of environment and sustainability reporting for Yarra Trams, including climate-related financial disclosures (in accordance with ASRS AASB-S2), National Greenhouse Emissions Reporting Scheme (NGERs) and Financial Reporting Directions (FRD).

• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders across governance, strategy, risk, procurement, and other areas to support the delivery of environment and sustainability reporting, including areas requiring uplift.

• Support the coordination and management of external audits of the Yarra Trams disclosures (NGERs, climate related financial disclosures), including provision of requested information and resolution of any audit issues.

• Use data driven analysis to inform environment, sustainability and climate-related strategy and decision making.

• Recommend and implement solutions to uplift collection, analysis and reporting of environment, sustainability and climate-related data, such as Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 GHG emissions.

• Provide support and assistance to the Environment and Sustainability team as required.

About you

Ideally you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Sustainability, Science, Engineering, or related discipline.

• Proven experience in a corporate sustainability or consulting role, including sustainability and regulatory reporting

• Strong knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks, in particular an understanding of mandatory climate related disclosure standards

• Strong project management and organisational skills

• Ability to support efforts to streamline, align and optimise environment and sustainability data collection and reporting in line with best practice standards and reporting requirements.

• Experienced user of data analytics and visualisation tools such as PowerBI

Why Yarra Trams?

At Yarra Trams, we foster a workplace built on respect, celebrate diversity, and embrace inclusivity. Plus, you'll enjoy the following benefits:

• A Free travel pass for Victoria's Public Transport Network
• Competitive salary and great conditions
• Professional Development
• Career growth opportunities
• A commitment to your health and wellbeing including free flu vax, discounted gym membership, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental leave for primary caregivers

About Yarra Trams

Yarra Trams is proudly operated by Yarra Journey Makers, a joint venture between Transdev Australia and John Holland. We work with the Department of Transport and Planning, alongside its transport agencies and operators to provide a fully integrated, sustainable transport service for the people of Melbourne.

We're all Journey Makers, connecting people and communities across Melbourne. We're committed to caring for each other, our passengers, and the communities we serve. Our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy is a key pillar and as an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and encourage candidates of all ages, those with disabilities, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage to apply.

Please note, our selection process includes pre-employment checks, such as a police check and a medical assessment. Yarra Trams employees are required to adhere to Yarra Trams Policies and Procedures such as, but not limited to, Health and Safety Policy, Equal Employment Opportunity & Workplace Bullying Policy, Drug and Alcohol Management Program Policy (including drug and alcohol testing programs).

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Applications close: 21 October 2025