Sustainability Manager

About us

Auto & General (A&G) is the fastest growing major Motor and Home insurer in Australia. We provide insurance products and solutions to safeguard a brighter future for our customers, delivered through our multi award-winning brand Budget Direct and partnerships with leading brands - ING, Qantas and Virgin Money.

Our range of general insurance products protect customer’s most valued possessions on the road, at home and on holiday with various Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents, Pet and Travel Insurance products as well as Roadside Assistance.

Our culture of ‘high performance with high integrity’ underpins our values and the way we interact with our customers, the community and each other. We’re excited about the future and we’re always on the lookout for talented, passionate individuals who can help us achieve our goal of being Australia’s best insurer! If this sounds like you, apply today.

Purpose of the role

As the custodian of Auto & General's commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, the Sustainability Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's strategic vision for sustainability. This leadership position involves not only adhering to regulatory standards but also proactively advancing sustainable practices that align with Auto & General’s values and business objectives.

The manager is tasked with developing comprehensive sustainability strategies that are tailored to our operational and industry landscape. This includes identifying key opportunities to enhance environmental performance, promote social responsibility initiatives, and integrate ethical considerations into our supply chain and operational practices.

Central to the Sustainability Manager's mandate is the cultivation of robust relationships with stakeholders while championing sustainability at every level of the organisation. This encompasses engaging with internal stakeholders such as senior leadership, department heads, and employees to garner support and commitment to sustainability initiatives.

The role

• Strategic Leadership: Define and align the strategic direction and scope for managing the Sustainability discipline, encompassing the implementation of robust risk management, compliance, and performance strategies.
• Expert Guidance: Furnish the Executive team and other stakeholders with current intelligence, comprehensive analysis, and expert counsel, staying abreast of legislative changes and evolving local and international environmental and social policies.
• Insightful Reporting: Deliver timely and insightful reports and presentations to stakeholders and board members, offering valuable perspectives and actionable recommendations.
• Compliance Oversight: Oversee system and process audits to guarantee adherence to environmental standards, driving the risk assessment process to mitigate potential hazards effectively.
• Incident Mitigation: Design and execute strategies geared towards minimizing environmental incidents, breaches, and impacts. Continuously monitor trends, meticulously document incidents, conduct thorough reviews, and institutionalise corrective and preventive measures.
• Organisational Integration: Foster awareness and alignment with sustainability objectives and strategies across the organisation, collaborating closely with the Communications Team to facilitate comprehensive engagement.

What experience you’ll bring

The ideal candidate will have a passion for and experience in driving sustainability initiatives in a corporate environment. Additionally, they will also have:

• Educational Background: Preference will be given to candidates holding qualifications in disciplines such as environmental management, environmental science, or environmental engineering.
• Professional Expertise: Demonstrated experience in devising strategies, managing risks, and assessing impacts within the realm of Corporate Responsibility.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven track record of driving positive outcomes across diverse areas, adeptly navigating relationships with a wide array of stakeholders.
• Communication Proficiency: Ability to convey complex information concisely and effectively, both in written and verbal formats, to Senior Executive leadership. This includes written papers, and presentations to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Our perks

• Location –Our head office is conveniently based in Toowong Village shopping centre – a city fringe location with access to retail, restaurants, various parking options and public transport. We also have office locations in Kawana (Sunshine Coast) and North Lakes – we are happy to consider applications from people wanting to work in these locations.
• Extra leave - Enjoy additional leave days on us! You’ll receive a paid ‘ME’ day and one paid volunteer leave day annually. Team members can also purchase up to two additional weeks of leave per year.
• Paid parental leave - We support our new parents with paid parental leave and other benefits.
• Workplace giving - If you’re passionate about a cause, then we are too – we offer workplace giving and we’ll dollar match your donations to registered charities.
• Development opportunities - We’re championing your development with internal programs and access to a wide range of online courses.
• Employee discounts - You’ll receive discounts on Budget Direct insurance products.
• Reward and recognition - We reward high performance with employee recognition, reward and incentive schemes.
• Onsite facilities - There’s excellent end-of-trip facilities on offer and private spaces for nursing mothers.
• Get social - Join our vibrant social and community activities including annual celebrations, family fun days and regular events across each of our sites.

• Perks App - Access to an employee benefits and discounts app called ‘Perks’ offering your great discounts, offers and programs across a range of areas.

If you are seeking a new challenge and would enjoy the opportunity to work in a growing and changing business, click on the APPLY NOW button and submit your application.

Auto & General values individual differences and believes in fostering an inclusive culture that creates a great place to work for all.

*A note from Auto & General to recruitment agencies: We politely ask that you avoid making any approaches or sending any unsolicited resumes to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Leaders across our business. Auto & General is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.