Sustainability Integration Manager

at  Australian Agricultural Company

Posted: 24/05/2024
Closing Date: 24/06/2024
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Brisbane
Job Category: Agriculture, Nature & Animal

WHO WE ARE:

The Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) is Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producer, specialising in grass-fed, grain-fed, and Wagyu beef production. Established back in 1824, we’ve been doing this a while – in fact, we’re Australia’s oldest continuously operating company. We’ve had plenty of time to figure out how to be the best workplace we can be, with all the support, training and opportunity you need to shape your career how you want to. We’re dedicated to acknowledging our history even as we look to sustainably feed the future – and we’d love you to join us.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THIS ROLE:

• Degree qualified in relevant sciences, accounting, commerce, or a related discipline.
• Certification in ESG frameworks and reporting (Desirable).
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and project management skills.
• Understanding of the Australian agricultural sector and an interest in working with the rural community to achieve a productive, sustainable land sector.
• Strong technical ESG accounting and reporting skills.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills both internally and externally.

Benefits:

• Thrive on continuous learning and growth opportunities!
• Enjoy heavily discounted meat- You will not be disappointed.
• Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.
• Enjoy regular employee events.

Your key responsibilities will include the following:

• Support the Head of Environment and Sustainability with the ongoing development of the sustainability strategy and its implementation.
• Lead the ongoing development and implementation of AACo’s ESG reporting program, including alignment with key global reporting frameworks.
• Collaborate with internal counterparts to secure external investment and funding for sustainability projects.
• Build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships to ensure communication channels remain open.
• Work closely with the Head of Risk to implement the ongoing climate and nature risk assessment and management process.
• Partner with the Head of Environment and Sustainability to prepare budgets, analyse financial data, and compare planned budgets and actual expenditures, to facilitate reports and increase financial transparency.
• Contribute to broader Sustainability initiatives and the effectiveness of the Sustainability team with a strong focus on making a difference