About BDO At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services. About the Role As part of BDO’s continued growth in our Sustainability practice, we are looking for a Manager / Senior Manager to join our Sustainability & Climate team in Brisbane. In this role, you will work across a diverse portfolio of sustainability and climate-related advisory projects. You will guide boards and executives through complex sustainability challenges, helping them unlock opportunity, strengthen resilience and build long term value through practical, future focused solutions. You will have the opportunity to: Lead sustainability and climate-related engagements including double materiality assessments, climate risk analysis, decarbonisation strategies, transition planning and sustainability reporting Co-lead high quality climate and ESG disclosures with our Corporate Reporting team (AASB S2, IFRS S1/S2, GRI, SASB), grounded in robust governance, processes and strategy Analyse and interpret clients’ exposure and resilience to climate change, including scenario modelling, transition pathway development and climate related risk and opportunity assessments Advise on a broad range of sustainability themes including nature, modern slavery, circularity, waste, DEI, community engagement, purpose, governance and responsible procurement Deliver clear, compelling reports and presentations tailored to senior stakeholders and diverse industries Build capability within client organisations through education, coaching and sustainability uplift initiatives Mentor and develop junior consultants, contributing to a high performance, inclusive team culture Support senior leaders through proposals, thought leadership and business development that position BDO as a leading advisor on sustainability and the energy transition Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated, multi-disciplinary client solutions About You Experience in sustainability, ESG, climate risk, responsible investment, or related areas, ideally gained in consulting or a corporate ESG function Tertiary qualification(s) in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, finance, business or similar; postgraduate qualifications favourably regarded Strong understanding of ESG frameworks and climate reporting standards, such as ISSB, IFRS, AASB, GRI or comparable global frameworks Proven ability to communicate complex sustainability and climate concepts clearly through reports, presentations and stakeholder facilitation A collaborative, problem solving mindset with a passion for driving positive environmental and social outcomes Demonstrated ability to lead engagements, manage deliverables and contribute to a culture of high performance, psychological safety and shared success Why BDO? Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm. Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services. Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways. We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible. Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support. Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program. With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience. Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
