Corporate Affairs and ESG Advisor

Job Description

Join to apply for the Corporate Affairs and ESG Advisor role at Smartgroup Corporation . Who are we? Recognised as Australia's leading and most trusted provider of Employee Management Services, Smartgroup is realising its passion for making the benefits of salary packaging, novated leasing, and fleet management readily available to employers and their employees. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, teamwork, and diversity of thought. We proudly live and breathe our values of Accountability, Care and Team. Here are just some of the benefits that come with being a Smartgrouper: Individual development plans for every team member, with ongoing learning and development opportunities . Personal equity, salary packaging and novated leasing benefits (of course!). Extra leave like Birthday Leave, Community Leave, and more based on your eligibility. A progressive, gender-neutral parental leave policy : up to 20 weeks Paid Parental Leave, superannuation contributions, and a Return-to-Work Bonus. An exceptional Referral and Reward Program . A wellbeing fund , free massages, and coffee carts in our offices every month. Discounted rates with health insurance providers and annual flu shots. Do you have what it takes to become a Smartgroup Corporate Affairs and ESG Advisor? We are looking for a passionate and talented Corporate Affairs and ESG Advisor to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting Smartgroup’s ESG function, developing internal and external communications, tracking and analysing government policies, legislative changes, and emerging trends. Your insights and research will help inform our business decisions. You will support the corporate affairs team to manage key external stakeholders, prepare and deliver executive-level materials, including briefs, talking points, speeches, and reports, to support our stakeholder and government engagement efforts. You will have broad scope to drive and implement our ESG initiatives, including work on developing our next Sustainability Strategy, setting and meeting targets, reporting, and support with completing external assessments. Your work will directly contribute to our success and impact and will have connections and support across the business with a range of stakeholders and functions. To be successful at Smartgroup you will have: Demonstrated experience in research, analysis, and producing high-caliber written materials. Expertise in policy research and government affairs, adept at navigating complex legislative frameworks. Proven track record in leading sustainability and ESG initiatives, including reporting and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to develop and execute clear communications and provide quality research through critical thinking and effective collaboration. Exceptional research and analytical skills, distilling complex information into actionable insights. Superior written and verbal communication skills, tailored for diverse stakeholders. Advanced project management capabilities, driving sustainability strategy and reporting. High proficiency in digital literacy, quickly learning and leveraging new tools. Outstanding organisational and self-management skills, excelling in small team environments. Strong collaborative mindset, building robust relationships and working effectively with minimal supervision. What’s next? If you like the sound of this opportunity and have something special to offer in return, we’d like to hear about it! APPLY ONLINE today. A member of the Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to discuss next steps. Please feel free to mention if you require any adjustment to the recruitment process. We're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity . We welcome all people to join our team, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, all gender identities, LGBTQIA+, people of any socioeconomic status, age, race, national origin or ethnicity. We are proud to hold diversity and inclusion accreditations, including: WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2019-21; DCA Inclusive Employer 2021-2022; and member of Reconciliation Australia's RAP network with accreditation for Smartgroup's Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan. Please note: All successful candidates will be required to complete background checks which will include a police clearance prior to confirmation of employment. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Legal #J-18808-Ljbffr