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-timeBrisbane • 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 teams, manage client relationships, and deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.

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Sustainability Strategy DevelopmentSustainability ReportingClient Relationship ManagementProposal DevelopmentTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Double Materiality AssessmentsClimate Risks and OpportunitiesSustainability Governance StructuresExcel ProgrammingSustainability Frameworks

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsFacilitation SkillsStorytelling Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Sustainability ConsultingCorporate GovernanceEnvironmental ManagementBusiness DevelopmentESG Topics

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 relationships, pitch delivery, and senior 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 and professional development
Contribute to strategic internal initiatives, proposition development, innovation, and continuous improvement
Participate in professional development through the Anthesis Centre of Excellence and coaching with the line manager
Lead stakeholder engagement with senior management, boards, investors, and external stakeholders
Oversee project budgets and resourcing
Integrate sustainability into corporate strategy, business planning, operating models, decision-making, and transformation programmes

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree or relevant qualification in a related field such as sustainability, finance, enterprise risk management, corporate governance, business, strategy, economics, environmental management, public policy, commerce, or related disciplines
More than 6 years’ experience in sustainability advisory fundamentals, including double materiality assessments, sustainability strategy, mandatory and voluntary sustainability reporting, human rights, and climate risks and opportunities
8+ years of consulting, advisory, or industry experience in strategy, sustainability, transformation, or related fields
Experience leading complex strategy development, transformation, or organisational change programmes
Experience leading small teams and managing multidisciplinary teams on complex projects
Experience advising senior executives and facilitating leadership-level decision making
Strong understanding of how sustainability, climate, nature, and social issues influence corporate strategy, risk, growth, and value creation
Strong commercial acumen, including proposal development, client account growth, and business development
Strong working familiarity with MS Office Suite
High numeracy and good Excel programming and workbook skills preferred
Ability to apply global sustainability frameworks including 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
Experience designing and implementing sustainability governance structures, policies, and management systems
Exceptional communication, facilitation, storytelling, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate technical sustainability issues into practical business and commercial outcomes
Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams, regions, business lines, and time zones