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-timeSydney • AustraliaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sustainability consulting, including strategy development, reporting, and governance, while effectively managing client relationships and leading multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in analyzing ESG data and integrating sustainability into corporate strategies to drive growth and value creation.

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Sustainability Strategy DevelopmentSustainability ReportingClient Relationship ManagementProposal DevelopmentESG Data Analysis

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Hard Skills

Sustainability Advisory FundamentalsDouble Materiality AssessmentsClimate Risks and OpportunitiesSustainability Governance StructuresOrganizational Change ProgrammesBusiness DevelopmentProposal TemplatesPerformance Metrics AnalysisStrategic RecommendationsSustainability Frameworks

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationFacilitation SkillsStorytellingPresentation SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteExcel ProgrammingSustainability Reporting ToolsProposal Development ToolsCapability-Building Materials

Industry Keywords

Sustainability ConsultingCorporate GovernanceESG TopicsMateriality AssessmentsGRISASBTCFDUNGPsASRSISSB

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 on sustainability reporting, sustainability strategy, materiality assessments, human rights and other ESG topics
Support opportunity conversion through client relationships, 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
Engage 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree/relevant qualification in a related field (sustainability, finance, enterprise risk management, corporate governance, or related disciplines)
8+ years of consulting, advisory or industry experience in strategy, sustainability, transformation or related fields
More than 6-years’ experience in sustainability advisory fundamentals, including double materiality assessments, sustainability strategy, sustainability reporting, human rights, and climate risks and opportunities
Experience leading complex strategy development, transformation or organisational change programmes
Experience leading small teams and managing multidisciplinary teams
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
Exceptional communication, facilitation, storytelling and presentation skills
Experience with 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
Ability to analyze ESG data sets and performance metrics and translate findings into strategic recommendations
Ability to integrate sustainability into corporate strategy and business operations
Strong working familiarity with MS Office Suite required
High numeracy and good Excel programming and workbook skills preferred
Ability to work collaboratively across regions, business lines and time zones