AddressWe've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you'll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives-you'll also get to see your impact.
About the team
Sustainability is fundamental to our strategy to help Australians eat and live better every day. We have set ambitious climate targets, including a Scope 3 Supplier Engagement Target, a 100% renewable electricity target, and net zero target. We know that by acting together now, we can create a better Australia for future generations, and that's what you'll be a part of in the Sustainability team.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Climate Transition Lead to join our team. Reporting into the Climate Strategy Manager, you will play a key role in developing Coles' decarbonisation strategy and Climate Transition plan. Working with a number of key stakeholders across our business you will:
- Manage the development and coordination of emissions reduction initiatives that mitigate risk and generate benefit for Coles
- Leverage strategic and innovative thinking to drive commercially viable solutions that create value for Coles
- Manage the deployment of strategic projects, including management of critical path and project interdependencies
- Deliver the operating and governance models required to operationalise climate initiatives
- Manage the development of our annual scope 3 emissions inventory and reporting on progress against external targets
About you and your skills
We are looking for someone with strong technical and project management experience and a passion for sustainability. This role will have an impact on future sustainability and will require a natural curiosity for ways to improve in areas of sustainability. You will also have;
- Experience in project management or retail strategy role focused on climate and sustainability
- Technical skills in carbon accounting, emissions modelling and strategy development
- Ability to scope and manage cross functional projects within a fast-paced culture of change
- Strategic, commercially driven mindset with experience applying this in a competitive retail landscape
- Excellent data analytics skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information in a clear and concise story
- Demonstrated history of identifying commercially feasible and innovative solutions for sustainability
- Relevant Tertiary Degree - Sustainability/Business/Commerce/Engineering or similar
Take your next step into something bigger, apply now
With us it's not about the discounts (although you do get those), it's about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is invested in and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work including work from home, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.
We're continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that's just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. Find out more in the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site.
Job ID: 107159
Employment Type: Full time
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