Senior Manager / Manager - ESG Flexible

Job Description

About Us At HPX Group we believe in changing and challenging traditional methodologies, to ensure our people embody a meaningful purpose in a professional services environment. By doing innovative, forward-thinking work, we don’t wait for the future to come to us. We have built a people-centric business from day one, bringing together top talent from across the globe. We are driven by maximising the ‘people experience’ – PX and creating a vibrant culture. We believe a strong PX drives the best possible ‘client experience ’ – CX and therefore we strive to create a work environment focused on learning, teamwork and collaboration, underpinned by a values-based leadership model . What’s next for us? We are proud to launch Materra , our Environmental Social Governance (ESG) specialist consulting business, ensuring companies have confidence in their ESG aspirations. Materra is a compass for companies in all aspects of their ESG strategy – helping them to be confident in their compliance with ESG regulations, be proud of their sustainability commitments & actions, and unlock value through responsible practices, robust reporting, and forward thinking. The Opportunity If you want to learn from experts with international and local expertise, where the work we do is shaping the future. If you want to be part of something revolutionary, where you can make an extraordinary impact from inception, and leave a legacy you can be proud of. We welcome your application. The Role This newly created position will offer the opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference and be part of a core member of Australia’s fastest growing professional services group. Joining a new sustainability Consulting practice within HPX, this will be an exciting time to join the team. Working closely with the Head of Sustainability Consulting, you will have the ability to strongly influence and shape the direction of this business and global client base. This role can be completed from any of our HPX offices (Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Perth or Brisbane), and is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility of both in-office and remote work. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively from home or in our office as needed and be able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Responsibilities of the role include: Working independently across our capabilities framework to deliver specialist consulting advice to our global clients. Leveraging better practice sustainability methodologies to effectively support client problems. Ability to effectively engage and communicate with our client base and be accountable for supplying relevant guidance to clients across global jurisdictions. Carry out independent research to support pieces of work and assessments, such as: ESG materiality, readiness and gap assessments Sustainability strategy development and action planning Preparing compliant mandatory and voluntary sustainability disclosures/reporting Undertake and supervise technical work in any of these areas: carbon accounting, climate risk assessment, modern slavery risk assessments, life-cycle assessments and others. Undertaking ESG due diligence, risk identification and management Supporting sustainable finance framework development. Development of ESG governance systems and operating models. Completing independent sustainability disclosure reviews and preparing certification applications. Coaching, supporting and training of junior team members. Project budget tracking and management. Developing templates, processes and support integration of innovative technologies. Leading the development of thought leadership on a variety of sustainability topics. About you We’re looking for someone: 5 year+ experience working in sustainability consulting environments. Tertiary qualifications closely related to sustainability, environment, human rights, and/or project management. Experience in any of these or related areas (several preferred): climate change mitigation/ GHG emissions; climate change adaptation/resilience; natural capital, community engagement and investment; modern slavery, ESG risk management, supply change due diligence; sustainable and ethical procurement/purchasing, and regulatory compliance. Experience working with Indigenous communities is advantageous. Technical knowledge and experience with sustainability disclosure regulations and frameworks. Good knowledge of ASRS/AASB mandatory. Knowledge of other regulations and frameworks beneficial: NGER and ACCUs, ISSB/IFRS, EU CSRD, EU SFDR, EU and UK CBAM, EU GBS, UK SDR, China CSDS, Climate Active, GRI, SASB, Accounting for Nature etc. Advanced skills with dealing with data and generating data insights. Demonstrated genuine interest in ESG. Strong engagement and project management skills. Strong communication skills and excellent organisational abilities. Strong skills in PowerPoint and Excel. With excellent attention to detail and the ability to efficiently manage multiple priorities; be a pragmatic, solutions oriented, driven, creative, entrepreneurial and autonomous professional who thrives in a growing and fast environment. What’s in it for you ·Be part of the HPX Group and work alongside Hamilton Locke, Australia's fastest growing law firm, Source, our in-house professional services across Legal, HR, Compliance and Governance; and Helios Salinger, our cyber security business. ·Be mentored in a supportive environment, with access to quality work and professional development opportunities. ·A fun, collaborative and high-performing team environment with regular social events, training days and team retreats. ·Flexible working arrangements. ·A competitive remuneration package, including equity pursuant to the Group’s ESS. ·An extra week’s leave, as part of our employee personal development program. ·Full-day birthday leave. How to Apply? We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. For more information on the Materra, please visit or follow us on LinkedIn. Accessibility & Inclusion At Materra, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, and family and caring arrangements. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at . Agency submissions Materra does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Materra will not be liable for a fee. #Materra #J-18808-Ljbffr