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Job Title
Principal Consultant - ESG & Strategic Advisory
Vacancy No
VN3339
Employment Type
Permanent
Contract Type
Full-Time
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About the business and the role
SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd (SLR) is an employee-controlled international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. We provide global consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is eager to win and grow client relationships, and who brings a positive, entrepreneurial way of working; a rigorous approach to client delivery; an enthusiasm for team development; and a passion for corporate sustainability. You will join and help lead a knowledgeable and fast-growing team. You will step in to lead some existing key client relationships and you will win and deliver new clients on a regular basis.
You will have ongoing support and guidance from the APAC Technical Discipline Manager and other leads across regions, along with direct reports and delivery teams in APAC region. In many cases, you will be the senior account lead managing key client relationships; coaching, guiding and motivating the team; and ensuring outstanding technical quality of deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
Technical Expertise
: Contributes to development and implementation of ESG Strategic Advisory service practice offerings - i.e., materiality reviews, stakeholder engagement, strategy development, implementation roadmaps, sustainability reporting, submission to specialist ESG indices (such as S&P Global's CSA), etc.
Client delivery
: Leads client engagements and teams to deliver high quality results, on time and on budget.
Business development
: Proactively supports business development activity to generate leads, write proposals, and win new projects.
People development
: Line management responsibility for a small number of direct reports in addition to managing staff on projects, including support in setting objectives, conducting career development discussions and supporting development.
Raise our profile
: Contributes to design and delivery of thought leadership (i. e, executive guides, articles, and/or reports) and represents SLR at speaking engagements and events.
Skills and experience:
Post-graduate degree in a relevant field.
10+ years of professional experience in consulting, business, or not for profit sector.
Expertise in key frameworks, standards and regulation, such as ISSB, GRI, ESRS, UNGC, S&P Global CSA, or Modern Slavery Act.
Exceptional collaboration skills and a passion for cultivating and expanding a strong professional network.
Role models core consulting skills and competencies (i.e., research and analysis, problem solving, critical thinking, synthesising findings, developing recommendations, report writing, delivering presentation, facilitating meetings).
Leads continuous development of subject matter knowledge in the team by keeping up to date with specialist area trends and best practices.
Leads and directs management of complex and / or multiple projects, often acting as the primary client contact.
Strong leadership credentials, with judgment to inspire and develop individuals.
Clear strategic thinker, strong collaborator, and effective communicator.
A strong and positive values-driven vision for how to engage business in building a sustainable and inclusive future.
Our benefits at SLR include
Our culture is unique where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you're working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all, including:
Hybrid work model (in-office & from home) - you choose where you work best
Extra paid purchased leave up to 10 days so you can re-energize, help others, support family, or focus on your own professional development
Learning and development which includes a mapped career progression path, study assistance and up to 3 professional memberships subsidised by SLR
Employee Assistance Program to support your physical, mental, and social wellbeing
Global and regional mobility and recruitment referral bonus for both region and global candidates
Other benefits include regular office social events, service anniversary awards, salary sacrificing (novated car lease) and a corporate uniform shop where you get $100 annually to spend.
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.
Country
Australia
Office
Brisbane; Melbourne; Sydney
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