Sustainability Reporting Manager

2 months ago


Sydney, Australia GTAL Full time
  • Lead GHG reporting and climate risk and reporting projects
  • Work with global sustainability standards specialists
  • Grow in a fast-expanding advisory team

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.

In Australia, we’re proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.

About this role

Our Sustainability Reporting team works proactively with our business and our clients in the application of sustainability reporting standards, including the ASRS, IFRS SDS, CSRD/ESRS and other associated local and international legal and regulatory requirements.

We have the opportunity for a manager to support our growing team. This role will provide high-quality advice to our clients who are preparing for incoming sustainability reporting in Australia and internationally, with particular focus on the areas of greenhouse gas emissions accounting and climate-related scenario analysis.

Support our clients to meet their sustainability objectives by:

Key responsibilities

  • Designing and facilitating client workshops and managing client engagements in relation to sustainability reporting to meet the requirements of the Corporations Act and client needs.
  • Collaborating with the Sustainability Reporting team to assist in the development and delivery of technical training and tools based on business and client needs.
  • Contributing to technical publications in the areas of greenhouse gas emissions accounting and climate-related scenario analysis

Skills & experience

  • Knowledge and practical experience with greenhouse gas emissions accounting (Scopes 1 -3) using the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (ideally 3 – 5 years).
  • Knowledge and practical experience with climate-related scenario analysis, including the use, application, and interpretation of tools and models for assessing climate-related physical and transition risks.
  • Familiarity with climate reporting frameworks or standards such as TCFD, IFRS SDS, or AASB S2.
  • Excellent communication skills demonstrating an ability to engage with clients at an appropriate level for their knowledge base through presentations, workshops and discussions.
  • Outstanding project and time management skills.
  • A relevant tertiary qualification.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.

With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated..

Remarkable perks that put you first:

  • 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
  • Funded professional membership and study assistance
  • Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave | paid secondary carers’ leave
  • Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
  • And many more

Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process?

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having a disability or are neurodivergent.  Click here for more information about how we support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.

Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact Marnie Wapshott from our Talent Acquisition team, on gttalentscouts@au.gt.com

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.



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