Principal Consultant – Reporting & Disclosure

Anthesis Group

. Lead end-to-end delivery of sustainability consulting engagements on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timePerth • AustraliaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sustainability consulting, including strategy development, governance, and reporting, while effectively managing client relationships and leading teams to deliver high-quality projects. Proficient in integrating sustainability into corporate strategies and navigating complex regulatory frameworks.

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Sustainability Strategy DevelopmentSustainability ReportingTeam LeadershipStakeholder EngagementGovernance Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Sustainability Advisory FundamentalsDouble Materiality AssessmentsClimate Risk AssessmentGovernance Structure DesignProject Budget ManagementSustainability Governance PoliciesSustainability IntegrationAI LLM IntegrationExcel ProgrammingMS Office Suite

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementMentoringCommunicationPresentation SkillsPerformance Management

Tools & Technologies

GRISASBTCFDUNGPsASRSAASB S1 & S2IFRS ISSB S1 & S2ESRSCSDDDBCorp

Industry Keywords

Sustainability ConsultingCorporate GovernanceEnterprise Risk ManagementHuman RightsESG TopicsMateriality AssessmentsSustainability FrameworksOpportunity ConversionThought LeadershipContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end delivery of sustainability consulting engagements on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards
Provide senior-level technical oversight, expert input, and quality assurance on deliverables
Build and maintain trusted client relationships as a senior advisor on reporting, sustainability strategy, governance, and performance
Draft, review, and present reports, presentations, and workshops
Lead proposals concerning mandatory and voluntary sustainability reporting, sustainability strategy, materiality assessments, human rights, and ESG topics
Support opportunity conversion through client relations, pitch delivery, and senior-level technical input
Develop and scale STaR service offerings, delivery tools, growth strategies, proposal templates, and capability-building materials
Act as an internal subject-matter expert on sustainability frameworks, governance, and reporting
Contribute to thought leadership, brand development, and marketing content
Manage and mentor senior and junior consultants, supporting performance management, professional development, and career progression
Contribute to strategic internal initiatives, proposition development, innovation, and continuous improvement across the STaR practice
Engage in personal and professional development through the Anthesis Centre of Excellence and regular coaching

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree/relevant qualification in a related field (sustainability, finance, enterprise risk management, corporate governance, or related disciplines)
More than 6-years’ experience in sustainability advisory fundamentals, including double materiality assessments, sustainability strategy setting, mandatory and voluntary sustainability reporting, human rights, and climate risks and opportunities
Experience leading small teams to deliver complex projects aligned with global sustainability frameworks such as GRI, SASB, IR, TCFD, UNGPs, ASRS AASB S1 & S2, IFRS ISSB S1 & S2, ESRS, CSDDD, and BCorp
Experience guiding Australian clients to comply with ASRS or ISSB highly valued
Ability to design and implement sustainability governance structures, policies, and management systems
Ability to present reports that convey key messages and inform executive and board-level decisions
Ability to identify, assess, and manage sustainability-related risks and opportunities, including supply chain, social, and governance risks
Ability to integrate sustainability into corporate strategy and business operations
Experience leading stakeholder engagement with senior management, boards, investors, and external stakeholders
Team leadership and capacity-building skills, including mentoring and technical guidance
Ability to oversee project budgets and resourcing
Strong working familiarity with AI LLMs and their integration into advisory workflows, particularly Copilot
Competency in MS Office Suite
High numeracy; good Excel programming and workbook skills preferred