Principal Consultant – Strategy & Transformation

Anthesis Group

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

Posted 10/26/2026full-timePerth • AustraliaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sustainability consulting, including strategy development, governance, and reporting frameworks. Proven ability to lead complex projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, and drive client engagement while delivering high-quality outcomes.

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Sustainability ConsultingSustainability FrameworksClient Relationship ManagementProposal DevelopmentTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Sustainability StrategyESG AnalysisComplex Project DeliveryData AnalysisGovernance StructuresMateriality AssessmentsFinancial AcumenOrganizational Change ManagementSustainability ReportingHigh Numeracy

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationFacilitation SkillsStorytellingPresentation SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteExcel

Industry Keywords

GRISASBTCFDUNGPsB CorpCSDDDESRSAASB S1 & S2IFRS ISSB S1 & S2

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 covering 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 Strategy & Transformation 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
Participate in personal and professional development through the Anthesis Centre of Excellence and coaching
Present insights to senior management, boards, investors, and external stakeholders
Oversee project budgets and resourcing
Lead stakeholder engagement and team capacity-building initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree/relevant qualification in a related field such as sustainability, finance, enterprise risk management, corporate governance, business, strategy, economics, environmental management, public policy, commerce, or a related field
8+ years of consulting, advisory, or industry experience in strategy, sustainability, transformation, or related fields
More than 6 years’ experience in sustainability advisory fundamentals
Experience leading complex strategy development, transformation, or organisational change programmes
Experience leading small teams and managing multidisciplinary teams
Experience delivering complex and/or large-scale sustainability consulting projects concurrently
Strong understanding of how sustainability, climate, nature, and social issues influence corporate strategy, risk, growth, and value creation
Experience advising senior executives and facilitating leadership-level decision making
Strong commercial acumen, including proposal development, client account growth, and business development
Strong familiarity with MS Office Suite
Ability to use Excel and create workbooks; high numeracy preferred
Knowledge of global sustainability frameworks including GRI, SASB, IR, TCFD, UNGPs, ASRS, AASB S1 & S2, IFRS ISSB S1 & S2, ESRS, CSDDD, and B Corp
Ability to design and implement sustainability governance structures, policies, and management systems
Ability to analyze complex ESG datasets and performance metrics
Exceptional communication, facilitation, storytelling, and presentation skills
Ability to translate technical sustainability issues into practical business and commercial outcomes