Associate Director - Strategic Sustainability Consulting

We’re JLL. We’re a professional services and investment management firm specialising in real estate. If you’re looking to step up your career in Sustainability, JLL is the perfect professional home. With over 800 Sustainability Professionals worldwide and a strong commitment to be Net Zero by 2040 we’re dedicated to achieving our goals and to supporting our clients achieve theirs.
What this opportunity involves:
We are looking for an Associate Director with experience in Sustainable Strategies to join our Sustainability Consulting team.
As part of the Sustainability Consulting team you will be heavily involved in all aspects of project delivery, business development and service innovation.
Our services begin with helping clients to define compelling visions, create leading strategies and develop challenging targets. Working with us will provide you with exposure to high-profile clients, supporting them with the development and practical implementation of sustainable property and ESG strategies.
Our expectation is that you are as passionate about sustainability as we are and that you are able to demonstrate your excellent strategic thinking, team-working, communication, analytical and project management skills, all resulting in excellent outputs and advice for your clients.
What this job involves:
Contribute to the overall development and growth of our Sustainability Strategy Consultancy services through:

• Project management of the delivery of a number of client programmes or projects ensuring positive professional relationships and the effective delivery of sustainability services to time and budget.
• Working in a rigorous manner to deliver accurate, high quality, engaging and client-ready outputs, including reports, presentations, workshops and analytical models.
• On-going development and improvement of the methodologies, models and frameworks which we use to support delivery of services to clients
• Actively participating in and leading on business development opportunities and development of sales collateral
• Line management and mentoring of junior colleagues to contribute to their professional growth and development.
• Creating thought leadership and developing technical expertise in yourself and others to enhance client offerings, and ensure the team remain at the forefront of emerging thinking.

Sound like the job you are looking for? Before you apply it’s also worth knowing what we are looking for:
Required:

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in a relevant role e.g. sustainability or professional services, delivering strategy and advisory work
• Experience working in or with the commercial real estate sector and corporate clients and an excellent understanding of the Sustainability landscape as it relates to the commercial real estate sector
• Line management experience
• Experience managing teams to deliver project work on time and on budget
• Subject matter expertise in at least two of Net Zero Carbon Strategy Development, Science based targets, Climate Risk Reporting and Disclosure, ESG Strategy development, Sustainability Related Disclosures.

Desirable experience:

• Experience with data visualisation tools such as PowerBI
• Language ability (relevant to the APAC region) would be beneficial but not essential
• Business development

What you can expect from us:

• Great employee discounts off fitness & other renowned bands
• Active Social Club
• Well-being program
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
• Premium offices
• Flexible/ Hybrid working

As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace. This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT+, people with disability and people of all age, religions and race. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.
Apply today, quoting job reference number JPREQ338176
Location:
On-site –Melbourne, VIC, Sydney, NSW
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
About JLL –
For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with annual revenue of $20.9 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 103,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAY. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit .
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