Senior Analyst - Sustainability & Climate Change

Job Requisition ID: 35723 

• Choice and flexibility on where, when and how you work
• Mentoring programs - receive support and coaching to progress your career
• Recognition culture to celebrate milestones and discounts at hundreds of retailers

As part of the Risk Advisory family, we are a fast-growing team of trusted advisors who help clients manage sustainability risks and opportunities. As a multi-disciplinary team of experts, we cover a variety of niche specialities including Sustainability, Climate Change, Work Health and Safety and Risk Culture.     

About the team

The Sustainability and Climate Change team develops, monitors, assures, and reports on climate and sustainability strategies that address key stakeholders' social, ethical, environmental and other extra-financial needs. Our service areas include social and environmental sustainability, human rights, social impact, shared value, climate adaptation, strategy, reporting and performance management.

What will your typical day look like?

• Analyse effects of water, air quality and climate change towards organisations and communities, including ensuring integrity of environmental data as well as understanding climate risks and opportunities, in order to formulate short-and long-term management objectives
• Propose solutions, including decarbonisation roadmaps and pollution control measures, to address negative environmental impacts among carbon-intensive organisations
• Coordinate environmental management planning by engaging with key stakeholders while providing information such as water quality data, carbon inventories and analysis of social license to operate
• Work as part of a team with private and public sector organisations, including government departments and agencies, to improve sustainability outcomes 
• Support clients with management of organisation-wide environmental commitments such as Climate Active Carbon Neutral Certification, National Pollutant Inventory, industry standards and sustainability reporting
• Provide assurance services for emissions reporting, in line with National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER), including engagement with key data owners to assess data processes and control measures
• Assist organisations, including ASX100 companies, to develop and implement sustainability best practices, targets, strategies and plans in order to generate stakeholder value
• Support and provide technical expertise in decarbonisation projects such as conducting climate change research and risk assessments, identifying Scope 3 emission strategy, creating net zero roadmap and facilitating stakeholder engagements with clients across a range of complex sectors
• Help clients identify Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) opportunities by performing benchmarks, peer assessments and provide input into the development of sustainability governance models
• Conduct audits to ensure integrity of environmental data, including water and greenhouse gas data, as well as social performance such as safety and community contribution data
• Utilise stakeholder analysis and risk sensing tools to perform horizon scanning of potential risks and opportunities related to sustainability and climate change
• Provide input into the development of impact measurement frameworks and improvement plans to uplift our clients’ corporate responsibility capability 
• Being able to work, manage time, and prioritise within a portfolio of client work 
• Assist with business development such as conducting industry research, reviewing existing procedures and preparing proposals
• Build authentic and trusted relationships with our clients and the team

Enough about us, let’s talk about you.

You may have all or some of the following skills / experiences: 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (degree in business, environment, sustainability, arts, law, economics or accounting is highly regarded)  
• Practical knowledge from 3+ years of experience working in a consulting or sustainability role  
• Strong abilities to conduct and complex business analysis using appropriate tools and technologies  
• Broad interest in all aspects of corporate responsibility and sustainability 
• Understanding the client’s business, interpret sector trends, and learn leading practices  
• Understanding how business functions operate and how industry trends influence a client’s business 
• Ability to effectively interact with colleagues and clients of varying backgrounds to serve clients with distinction A
• A curious mind, an ambitious perspective and a positive attitude.

Why Deloitte?
At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.   

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.  

We prioritise flexibility and choice. At Deloitte, you get trust on Day 1. We know our people get their best work done when they’re in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their client, team and personal commitments. 

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.  

The minimum salary requirement for this role is $87,000 inclusive of the minimum superannuation contribution.

Next Steps  

Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, we’d love to hear from you!  

By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider. 

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By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.