Executive Director, Food & Fibre

Pollination

. Advise clients from the food and fashion sectors on closing the implementation gap between sustainability targets and on-the-ground outcomes across agricultural supply chains .

Posted 10/16/2026contractSydney • AustraliaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing agricultural supply chains with a focus on sustainability and climate outcomes, leveraging strong financial management and stakeholder engagement skills to drive impactful projects. Holds advanced qualifications in relevant fields and possesses a deep understanding of food and fashion sectors.

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Climate And Sustainability ExpertiseProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementFinancial ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Program CoordinationService ContractingAnalytical SkillsCashflow ManagementAgricultural DecarbonisationCarbon Markets UnderstandingProject DesignClient EngagementValue-Chain FinancingProblem-Solving Strategies

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaborative LeadershipStrategic Thinking

Industry Keywords

Agricultural Supply ChainsFood SectorFashion SectorClimate ResilienceNet ZeroAustralian Carbon Credit SchemeSustainability TargetsImplementation GapThought LeadershipStakeholder Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise clients from the food and fashion sectors on closing the implementation gap between sustainability targets and on-the-ground outcomes across agricultural supply chains
Lead programs that unlock value-chain financing for insetting across different commodity supply chains
Support advisory work for corporates, financial institutions and governments to drive climate and nature outcomes in agricultural supply chains
Design and manage delivery of multiple insetting programs
Assist funders in achieving climate and sustainability outcomes through investments across agricultural supply chains
Lead stakeholder engagement and coordination across funders, implementation partners and farmers
Manage cashflows and timelines to minimise delivery risks and maximise outcomes
Develop and manage a project pipeline from initial client contact through project design and delivery
Provide team leadership and manage staff development across programs
Develop problem-solving strategies, Pollination intellectual property and thought leadership
Represent Pollination in external public-facing settings and foster industry relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years working on climate or sustainability
8-10+ years general professional experience
Professional experience in consulting, food or fashion in-house roles, or agricultural roles
Understanding of food and fashion supply chains, and agricultural decarbonisation pathways and their implementation
Experience in program coordination, service contracting and stakeholder management
Experience managing projects or client engagements
Experience leading a team and managing staff in a collaborative and inclusive style
Experience managing cashflow budgets, with strong financial management and planning skills
Exceptional analytical and interpersonal skills
Drive to find strategic solutions that help clients deliver net zero and build climate resilience
Understanding of carbon markets, ideally including the Australian carbon credit scheme
Applicants must have valid and unrestricted working rights in Australia
Must hold the right to work in Australia
Likely to have advanced university qualifications in economics, finance, business, agriculture, science, technology, engineering or a closely related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

12 month fixed contract for a maternity leave contract; a permanent role may be considered longer term if there is availability in the team
A flexible and hybrid, high-trust culture with a real commitment to work-life harmony
Work at the forefront of climate finance and nature-positive investment globally
Collaborate with leaders across law, finance, government, science and technology
Contribute to a firm with genuine, measurable impact on the climate transition
Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace
Support and accommodation for access requirements during recruitment and selection