Environment & Sustainability Consulting (Consulting & Strategy)
About us
Are you looking for a career with endless opportunities?
There's more to us than banking.
P&N Group is amongst the largest customer-owned banking organisations in Australia, represented by P&N Bank in Western Australia and BCU Bank in New South Wales and southeast Queensland.
Our purpose is to enrich the lives of our customers and their communities.
With over $8 billion in assets and a head office in Perth and corporate offices in Coffs Harbour and Brisbane, we service over 180,000 customers across Australia from all walks of life supported by over 600 employees in group services, retail banking, broker, and business banking roles.
We believe our culture is a real point of difference, and our values – Focus on Members, Improve & Learn and Trust & Collaborate – are fundamental to our ways of working.
We offer a collaborative and inclusive workplace where our people feel a strong sense of belonging, are recognised, invested in, cared for, and are part of something bigger.
As part of our ongoing strategic customer-centric transformation, we're focussed on making it even easier to bank with us for our customers of today and the future.
About the role
As a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability, we are looking for a Sustainability Analyst who will play a key role in driving our Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Strategy forward.
This role is not just about collecting data; it's about making a significant impact on our organization's long-term sustainability by providing insights that guide strategic decision-making and operational excellence.
This role offers the opportunity to leverage your analytical, financial, and project management skills to shape the future of our ESG initiatives.
You will be working closely with key stakeholders, including Executive leaders, to ensure that our sustainability efforts are not only compliant but also strategically aligned with our business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial & Data Analysis: Utilize your expertise in financial and data analysis to develop and refine processes for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting sustainability data.
Ensure that the data aligns with both regulatory requirements and the strategic goals of the organization, providing accurate, actionable insights that support decision-making at the highest levels.
Strategic Performance Monitoring: Monitor and evaluate the performance and impact of the Group's ESG Strategy, leveraging your analytical skills to produce detailed reports for the Board and Executive team.
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure that our sustainability initiatives deliver measurable business value.
Regulatory Compliance & ESG Standards: Stay at the forefront of evolving sustainability reporting standards and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with the Manager Sustainability to ensure our ESG reporting is robust, compliant, and reflective of best practices in the industry.
Business Process Improvement: Apply your experience in business analysis and consulting to identify opportunities for process improvements that enhance our sustainability efforts.
Work with cross-functional teams to implement changes that drive operational efficiency and strengthen our ESG performance.
Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory: Partner with a wide range of stakeholders, including finance, operations, and executive teams, to ensure alignment and successful delivery of sustainability projects.
Use your consulting skills to advise on best practices and facilitate workshops or discussions that promote sustainability throughout the organization.
Campaign Management & Coordination: Lead and coordinate sustainability campaigns and initiatives, applying your project management expertise to plan, execute, and monitor these activities.
From ideation to delivery, ensure that each campaign is aligned with our strategic objectives and delivered on time and within budget.
Climate Action Plan Oversight: Oversee the implementation and tracking of the Group Climate Action Plan, working closely with Executive Owners to ensure that targets are met and progress is accurately reported.
Provide strategic insights to guide the organization's climate-related decisions.
Reporting & Communication: Leverage your experience in reporting and communication to develop clear, compelling sustainability reports for the Annual Report and other key stakeholders.
Ensure that all communications are aligned with the organization's broader ESG narrative and business strategy.
What You Will Bring:
Analytical Expertise: Strong proficiency in financial analysis, data manipulation, and interpretation.
Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that drive business decisions and support the organization's sustainability goals.
Consulting & Advisory Skills: Experience in consulting or business analysis, with a proven ability to advise and guide stakeholders on process improvements, strategic initiatives, and best practices related to sustainability.
Project Management: Demonstrated experience in managing projects, with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Strong organizational skills and a track record of delivering projects on time and within scope.
ESG & Regulatory Knowledge: A solid understanding of ESG frameworks, sustainability reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to stay updated on industry trends and integrate them into the organization's strategy.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Experience in facilitating workshops, meetings, and discussions to drive consensus and action.
Advanced Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting tools, particularly within the MS Office suite (including Project and SharePoint).
Familiarity with tools like Mural/Miro and Tech One is a plus.
Continuous Improvement Mindset: A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement and driving change.
Ability to think strategically and apply a continuous improvement mindset to all aspects of the role.
As part of our commitment to being a sustainable organisation, this role will be pivotal to the delivery of our Board-Approved Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Strategy.
What we can offer you
There's life at work, and life outside of work – and we understand that.
P&N Group is committed to creating a satisfying and fulfilling working environment, offering employee benefits and development opportunities that reward and help you perform to your potential and expand your experience and learning.
To help you live your best life through work, we offer an extensive range of employee benefits.
Work for a national multi-brand, customer-focused organisation
Enjoy flexible work arrangements
An incentive scheme for exceptional performance
Be supported with leadership and professional development
12 weeks paid parental leave for the primary care giver, and three weeks for the non-primary care giver
Generous discounts on home loans, personal loans, insurance and other banking products and services
Up to two weeks' additional purchased leave per year
Two days' paid volunteer leave each year to use with a community partner of your choice
An Employee Assistance Program
At P&N Group, we want to leverage the numerous benefits and innovative gains that a diverse workforce brings, and especially the high engagement that comes from a culture built on belonging and inclusion.
We encourage people of all abilities, backgrounds, identities, ages and cultures to apply.
If you need assistance or require flexibility to be able to fully participate in the application process, please email us at ******
The closing date for applications is 23rd September 2024
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