ESG Senior Consultant to Director

Job Description

At KPMG Australia, we work with some of the most exciting, innovative, and important businesses in Australia.

Your Opportunity

We currently have exciting opportunities across our ESG Audit & Assurance division.

Climate Change and Sustainability

Our Climate Change and Sustainability team works with organisations to help them manage the risks and opportunities associated with non-financial issues, and to enhance all aspects of reporting and communication. We also provide assurance services for overall non-financial disclosures to enhance the credibility of reported information.

How are you extraordinary?

• You are a people-person with a love of sharing your ESG or assurance insights, tailoring your communication appropriately for subject matter experts and clients who want to learn more.
• You have a can-do attitude and are always seeking creative solutions to problems with the help of the right technical tools and a supportive team.
• You are a project management pro, with a love of big-picture thinking and the skills to see projects from beginning to end; such as establishing project details, performance measurement baselines, key milestones, work breakdown structures, and resource planning.

Assurance

• You are a relationship builder, with keen communication skills and the knack for building and managing relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders. 
• You are a people-person with a love of sharing your Sustainability Assurance insight and tailoring your communication appropriately for subject matter experts and clients who want to learn more. 
• You are focused on project management and quality delivery, with an ability for big-picture thinking and the accountability to see projects through from beginning to end; such as establishing project details, performance measurement baselines, key milestones, work breakdown structures, and resource planning. 

Your Experience

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:

Climate Change and Sustainability

Advisory

• Excellent knowledge in sustainability risk management, compliance and reporting
• General sustainability technical expertise across a range of areas including climate, water, waste, air quality and biodiversity, with a strong skillset in infrastructure, government and energy and natural resource
• Development, implementation and review of environmental, climate and sustainability strategy, targets and initiatives including Key Performance Indicators

Assurance

• Experience with Emissions assurance audits.
• Knowledge and experience of international sustainability frameworks, guidelines, and standards.
• Knowledge of the following would be beneficial: Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS), International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI), Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmarks (GRESB), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Scheme, Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) and Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
• Knowledge of and practical ability to apply International and/or Australian Auditing Standards (ISAE and ASAE)
• Ability to conduct technical and high-quality analysis of ESG processes and data measurement, including benchmarking organisational performance.
• Strong assurance knowledge and experience including planning, risk assessments, designing the assurance approach and procedures, testing and analysis, review, and reporting.

Please note, the salary ranges $80k - $200k+ excluding superannuation, with respect to your level of experience.

We are hiring for the following employment types: Casual, Max-Term Full-Time, Max-Term Part-Time, Permanent Full-Time & Permanent Part-Time

We also have offices in the following locations:

• Sydney
• Melbourne
• Brisbane
• Perth
• Canberra
• Adelaide
• Hobart
• Gold Coast
• Darwin
• Townsville
• Parramatta
• Wollongong
• Newcastle/Hunter Region
• Geelong

Qualifications

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

KPMG Australia: grow with us!