Description This is an exciting opportunity to join Downer’s Group Environment, Sustainability and Reporting function on a 12-month Mat Leave cover role. Based at our North Ryde head office and reporting to the Group Manager Climate and Sustainability, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our sustainability, climate, and ESG commitments across Australia and New Zealand. You will gain exposure across a wide breadth of sustainability disciplines, including emissions accounting, regulatory reporting, decarbonisation initiatives, ESG benchmarking, and sustainable finance, while contributing to work that supports our customers and communities to thrive. Key Responsibilities Contribute to core sustainability and climate-related reporting processes covering energy, greenhouse gas emissions, water, and waste. Analyse energy and emissions performance and provide insights to guide decision-making. Partner with Business Unit teams to support emissions data needs, troubleshoot data issues, and ensure reporting accuracy. Support the development of external sustainability and climate disclosures aligned to regulatory and stakeholder expectations. Lead Downer’s responses to ESG and investor benchmarking programs, including CDP and S&P Global CSA. Assess ESG performance and provide practical, best-practice sustainability advice across the business. Promote sustainability awareness, engagement, and capability-building initiatives across teams. Provide input into strategies addressing current and emerging sustainability risks and opportunities across legal, reputational, and operational areas. What You Will Bring A tertiary qualification in sustainability, environmental science, business, accounting, law, or a related discipline. 3–5 years of experience in sustainability consulting or in-house corporate sustainability roles. Confidence working with large datasets; experience in data management or assurance is highly regarded. Knowledge of sustainability frameworks and standards such as NGERs, AASB S2, NZ CRD, GHG Protocol, GRI and the SDGs. Understanding of regulatory requirements across Australia and New Zealand is advantageous. Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical-thinking capabilities. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex sustainability concepts for diverse stakeholders. Strong organisational and project management skills, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of priorities. A proactive and resourceful approach, with a focus on identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation. Benefits Of Working with Downer Work with an ASX listed company, working with market leaders. Grow your career with us, we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning: Professional development programs Access to professional memberships and industry networks Be part of a team that cares, we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employee’s wellbeing needs: Flexible work arrangements Parental leave Employee Assistance Program Programs promoting diversity and inclusion A range of Corporate Benefits, including: Discounted services (car hires, hotels, insurance, retail stores, gyms) Why Downer? As a trusted name in infrastructure, transport, facilities management, and construction, Downer is committed to delivering projects that create a lasting, positive legacy. We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.
