Principal Consultant - Climate

at  Anthesis Group

ABOUT ANTHESIS

Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.
Anthesis has clients across all industry sectors and supports some of the world’s largest multinationals such as Reckitt, Cisco, Tesco, The North Face, and Target. The company brings together 1,300+ experts operating in 42 countries around the world and has offices in Andorra, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, the Philippines, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, the UK, and the US.
At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.
We encourage all employees to contribute their ideas, perspectives, and experiences to help us create an inclusive and equitable workplace. By embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities, we believe we can drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve our shared goals. So, if you’re ready to be a part of something truly extraordinary, then we want you! Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Together, we can continue to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive.
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Summary of Role & Key Responsibilities

Key Requirements

• A passion to solve climate change through the full spectrum of technical, social and economic tools available.
• Strong business development expertise and experience
• Demonstrated deep critical thought and the ability to get into a clients shoes, tailoring solutions to their needs.
• An engineering or similar technical degree.
• Post graduate studies in business, energy, climate change and/or sustainability desirable but not essential
• Candidates with accounting, finance and economics backgrounds will also be considered
• Between 7 to 12 years of relevant professional experience; consulting experience well regarded.
• Experience in and knowledge of the mining and oil and gas sector
• Comfort with managing multiple projects within a client-oriented environment, including critical thinking skills on environment and sustainability problems.
• Ability to liaise effectively and communicate with a range of stakeholders to build client relationships and grow business development opportunities.
• Proven experience and expertise demonstrated under applicable Australian and global frameworks (e.g. National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme, Climate Active, the GHG Protocol series, PAS 2060, etc.) required.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills, including advanced MS Excel skills.
• Deep knowledge of the Greenhouse Gas protocol
• Experience in ESG Strategy well regarded but not essential
• Previous project management experience across multi-disciplinary teams
• Australian residency or work visa

SUMMARY OF ROLE

We are seeking a Perth-based Principal Consultant specialised in sustainability advisory services, including in energy, climate change and carbon accounting to join our Climate Resiliency and Decarbonisation team. Working with a team known for its collaborative, positive and supportive culture, you will play an important role in advising and implementing solutions for our clients that drive sustainable performance.
You will deliver advisory services that support our clients throughout their net zero journey, in areas such as decarbonisation, carbon accounting, carbon markets, renewable energy, climate risk and ESG strategy.
With a diverse clientele spanning from ASX/FTSE listed corporations to boutique brands, you will have the opportunity to engage with a wide array of industries and geographical markets.
Join us in making a meaningful impact on global sustainability efforts while advancing your career in a supportive and inclusive work environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and realise compelling decarbonisation opportunities
• Create solutions for our clients’ climate change and sustainability related challenges.
• Provide tailored strategic advice to clients that support them in achieving their climate related goals.
• Manage projects for delivery on-time, in-full and to client expectations and budget.
• Develop and maintain a professional profile with key clients and the sustainability community, support business development activities such as attendance at key industry conferences and speaking and presentation opportunities.
• Support the development of proposals that demonstrate an understanding of the client’s business and creative scopes of work to achieve their goals, and actively contribute to Anthesis’ business development activities.
• You will lead teams involved in projects such as:
• Industrial decarbonisation
• Emissions accounting and auditing under compliance schemes such as the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme (NGERs)
• Complex Greenhouse Gas accounting across the full value chain
• Carbon offsetting project development under the Emission Reduction Fund (ERF)
• Alignment with Safeguard Mechanism requirements
• Energy efficiency and emissions reductions strategies
• Renewable energy advice and procurement for large industrials and corporates
  Key Requirements, Skills Knowledge & Expertise

Key Requirements

• A passion to solve climate change through the full spectrum of technical, social and economic tools available.
• Strong business development expertise and experience
• Demonstrated deep critical thought and the ability to get into a clients shoes, tailoring solutions to their needs.
• An engineering or similar technical degree.
• Post graduate studies in business, energy, climate change and/or sustainability desirable but not essential
• Candidates with accounting, finance and economics backgrounds will also be considered
• Between 7 to 12 years of relevant professional experience; consulting experience well regarded.
• Experience in and knowledge of the mining and oil and gas sector
• Comfort with managing multiple projects within a client-oriented environment, including critical thinking skills on environment and sustainability problems.
• Ability to liaise effectively and communicate with a range of stakeholders to build client relationships and grow business development opportunities.
• Proven experience and expertise demonstrated under applicable Australian and global frameworks (e.g. National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme, Climate Active, the GHG Protocol series, PAS 2060, etc.) required.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills, including advanced MS Excel skills.
• Deep knowledge of the Greenhouse Gas protocol
• Experience in ESG Strategy well regarded but not essential
• Previous project management experience across multi-disciplinary teams
• Australian residency or work visa.

Benefits

Your Benefits

• Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company
• Work solely on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients
• Opportunity for travel and to get out in the field
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects on a global basis
• Opportunity to develop the skills to launch your career in this emerging area through learning and development programs and in-house training platform
• Competitive benefits including flexible working, 25 days annual leave and one volunteering day off
• Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere

About Anthesis Group
Anthesis is the sustainability activator. We seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, companies, and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.