Quality Assurance & Control (Science & Technology) Full time
Acting to combat climate change is one of the world's most pressing challenges. Climate Friendly was founded in 2003 as a profit-for-purpose business. Our growing team is passionate about active land management, and we are focused on finding economically viable solutions to maximize our impact on climate change.
We are one of Australia's largest and most experienced carbon farming project developers, with more than 160 projects involving farmers, plantation managers, agribusiness, and Indigenous groups.
Climate Friendly has delivered over 20Mt in carbon abatement as of the end of 2020. Our immediate mission is to establish partnerships, by 2025, that will store or reduce 150Mt of CO2-e, while repairing nature and supporting reconciliation. Join our team and help build a productive, sustainable land sector that contributes to a zero net emissions & nature positive Australia by 2050.
We have a genuinely friendly and supportive culture where everyone has a voice and opportunity to help shape our future and fulfill our purpose.
The role As Due Diligence Manager, you will manage technical processes and quality control within the Due Diligence and Initial Audits team to deliver technical reports to clients and the CER for Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) issuances. The position will support the Section Head Due Diligence and Initial Audits by leading existing projects through the external audit process. Key accountabilities include:
Leading existing projects through the initial audits process in line with the Climate Friendly governance framework, internal deadlines, contractual obligations, budget, and legislative requirements. Assisting the Section Head Due Diligence & Initial Audits to engage independent auditors and schedule audits. Coordinating the development of initial audit packs. Performing quality assurance checks on audit packs and data. Liaising with independent auditors, maintaining a positive relationship throughout the process, and ensuring timely delivery of services. Liaising with other Climate Friendly teams, Project Managers, and clients to ensure audit timeframes are met. Ensuring accurate and timely documentation of project information post-audit in Climate Friendly databases. Ensuring timely submission of ACCU crediting applications to the CER for efficient issuance of ACCUs. Coordinating delivery of audit packs to independent auditors. Ensuring initial audits are well prepared, proceed smoothly, and are completed with minimal requests for additional information by auditors and/or the CER. Responding to information requests from the CER. Quality checking due diligence reports that estimate carbon sequestration, project eligibility, and potential project risks. Presenting due diligence proposals to an internal Technical Review Committee and responding to questions and making changes as required. Lodging internal requests to legal and governance, spatial, and abatement modelling teams as necessary. Continuously reviewing and updating Team SOPs, technical guidelines, templates, and tools to ensure currency and fitness for purpose. Proactively identifying risks and addressing roadblocks. Advising teams across the business on Due Diligence processes and process improvements to maximize Internal Assurance outcomes. About you Qualifications or lived experience in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Forestry, Ecology, or Agriculture. Skills in complex problem solving, staff management, and customer relations. Exposure to Customer Relationship Management Databases and project management tools (Asana) or willingness to quickly upskill. Capacity to travel for fieldwork, with experience working in isolated areas. Understanding of the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) Act and revegetation methods is beneficial but not necessary. Previous experience with Emissions Reduction Fund/Carbon Farming is advantageous. Skilled in report writing, MS Excel, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) such as QGIS. High attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple complex projects at different audit cycle stages. Problem-solving skills and ability to provide strategic advice to senior management. Expertise working with a broad range of stakeholders, including government, auditors, and technical experts. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to explain complex problems simply. Self-motivated and thrives in a collaborative environment. Climate Friendly encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds, and individuals with disabilities.
Why join our team? Work with purpose, contributing to a productive, sustainable land sector that supports zero net emissions and a nature positive Australia by 2050. A fully hybrid workplace - work to your own rhythm while balancing connection and productivity. A supportive and inclusive environment that promotes diversity. Two all-staff events each year to connect with colleagues. Christmas holiday - three additional leave days each year. Floating public holidays. Gender-neutral paid parental leave. Two days each year for training, development, or study leave. Home office setup and refresh allowance. Company performance bonus and shared equity. #J-18808-Ljbffr