Senior Sustainability Advisor

Downer Group are seeking a Senior Sustainability Advisor. Reporting to the Group Manager Climate and Sustainability, this is a significant position within our Group Environment, Sustainability and Reporting function.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Downer Group are seeking a Senior Sustainability Advisor. Reporting to the Group Manager Climate and Sustainability, this is a significant position within our Group Environment, Sustainability and Reporting function. Downer is a prominent integrated service provider across the transport, utilities and facilities sectors in Australia and New Zealand. This position is based in Sydney North Ryde.

This is a unique chance to drive positive change, and support Downer and its customers in enabling communities to thrive. This role offers you the opportunity to expand your skills and experience across:

• ESG and investor surveys (e.g., CDP, S&P Global CSA)
• Sustainability and climate related disclosures
• Sustainability data collation, management, and reporting and use of related systems
• Energy and emissions (scope 1, 2 and 3) accounting
• Decarbonisation initiatives across a range of sectors (transport, utilities, facilities)
• Sustainable finance
• Develop sustainability and climate disclosures (e.g., Annual Report and Sustainability Report).
• Lead responses to investor and ESG analyst benchmarking surveys and reports.
• Assess ESG performance to provide best practice strategic and technical advice across the business.
• Contribute to critical reporting processes for sustainability and climate related data (e.g. energy, GHG emissions, water, waste) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Perform analysis on energy and emissions performance in conjunction with the Group Sustainability & Climate Manager.
• Promote sustainability awareness initiatives across the business.
• Provide input into management strategies around current and emerging sustainability risks and opportunities (legal, reputational, operational).

• Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental science, business, accounting, law, or a related field.
• 3-5 years relevant experience in:
• sustainability consulting or related roles,
• internal corporate sustainability roles
• Experience with sustainability frameworks, certifications, and standards, such as GHG Protocol, GRI, ISSB, TCFD, and SDGs.
• Experience with regulatory requirements in Australia and New Zealand would be highly regarded.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication, project management and presentation abilities.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and convey sustainability concepts.
• Resourcefulness and willingness to suggest process optimisation and continuous improvement opportunities.

As an employee of Downer, we offer a competitive remuneration package, opportunities for professional development and advancement and the chance to lead a talented team in a trans-Tasman organisation. In addition, you can benefit from a range of well-being packages and financial benefits, available through us and our selected partners. These include:

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary sacrifice superannuation
• Novated leasing and exclusive offers on a range of vehicles.
• Banking discounts & offers
• Discounted travel & accommodation
• Discounted vehicle rentals
• Offers and cash back on selected shopping portals
• Discounts on technology products

Please note we are not accepting CVs from Recruitment Agencies