Accountabilities:

Lead and contribute to the development and implementation of the Australian engagement strategy, supporting initiatives that strengthen corporate accountability and sustainable business practices.

Analyse company-level research, performance data, and sustainability assessments to identify trends, gaps, best practices, and opportunities for improvement.

Translate complex findings into clear, compelling insights that encourage companies to strengthen their sustainability strategies and performance.

Identify, establish, and nurture relationships with high-priority companies, business platforms, financial institutions, and other relevant stakeholders across Australia.

Use research and technical expertise to stimulate corporate learning, promote credible sustainability transitions, and encourage meaningful business action.

Represent the organisation at bilateral meetings, industry forums, conferences, roundtables, and policy dialogues to strengthen its visibility and influence.

Monitor developments, emerging risks, and opportunities relating to biodiversity, nature, food, agriculture, and interconnected sustainability challenges.

Share insights and lessons learned from Australian stakeholder engagement with international teams, contributing to wider research and strategic initiatives.

Collaborate closely with the Australian Stakeholder Lead and global engagement colleagues to ensure alignment with broader organisational priorities.

Requirements

At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in sustainability, with strong technical expertise in one or more areas such as biodiversity, nature, food systems, or agriculture.

Strong analytical capabilities, including experience interpreting company-level data, identifying performance trends, and translating research into practical recommendations.

Good understanding of the sustainability challenges and opportunities facing businesses and their supply chains, particularly regarding biodiversity, nature, food, and agriculture.

Established professional networks in Australia, particularly among companies, business platforms, financial institutions, policymakers, and civil society organisations.

Proven experience building external relationships and engaging constructively with senior business representatives and other influential stakeholders.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex sustainability topics clearly to diverse audiences through meetings and public speaking.

Strong strategic thinking, creativity, and project management capabilities, with the ability to turn research and analysis into impactful engagement strategies.

Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and manage competing priorities in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Collaborative mindset, sound judgement, adaptability, and the ability to remain composed under pressure.

Willingness to work primarily within Sydney business hours, with flexibility to participate in regular meetings overlapping with GMT morning hours, approximately two days per week.

Benefits

Annual salary: EUR 75,000–95,000 or AUD 119,000–150,000.

Employment type: Full-time position, averaging 40 hours per week.

Contract duration: Fixed-term 14-month contract, subject to project funding.

Work arrangement: Remote position based in Australia.

Flexible working: Primarily Sydney-based working hours, with some flexibility for international collaboration.

International exposure: Opportunity to collaborate with a global team of sustainability and corporate engagement professionals.

Professional impact: Opportunity to influence corporate sustainability practices and contribute to meaningful environmental and social change.

Career development: Exposure to international research, strategic initiatives, and engagement with influential companies and policymakers.

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