Brisbane (preferable) OR Sydney
- Play a key role in delivering the sustainability strategy for one of Australia’s leading Insurers
- Highly autonomous role with diverse mix of reporting and initiative related responsibilities
- Flexible working, collaborative and supportive team environment
We’re never just satisfied with how things are – because we know how things could be. And it’s our expert teams who forge ahead every day to make those ‘what ifs’ a reality.
Welcome to a place where you can chase real progress and drive real change. And that includes your own career. Being a part of Suncorp means being switched on, endlessly curious and always adaptable. In return, you’ll be supported to bring your own ideas to the table and challenge conventions – with the aim of making life a little brighter, simpler and better for our customers and each other.
Overview of the role
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 3+ years’ ESG experience to play a key role in delivering the sustainability strategy for Suncorp.
The Sustainability Advisor, working closely with the Real Estate Portfolio Performance Manager, and supported by Real Estate’s strategic service provider, is responsible for delivering the property related commitments outlined in Suncorp’s Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP).
Key deliverables include reducing our climate impact to achieve Suncorp’s Net Zero Scope 1 & 2 emissions target by 2030 and transitioning to 100% renewable electricity by mid-2025. Additionally, this role supports Suncorp’s broader ESG objectives by managing the collection, analysis, and reporting of key environmental performance metrics across the Real Estate property portfolio.
You will also support the broader Real Estate team with strategic sustainability development, innovation and process improvements, and overseeing the KPI performance and reporting of our service provider.
What you’ll do:
- Development of annual roadmap for Real Estate’s sustainability agenda
- Oversight and co-ordination of energy procurement activities including renewable energy and LGCs
- Coordinate energy efficiency, building resilience and biodiversity improvements
- Assist the Operations Team with the development of waste reduction and recycling programs across Suncorp
- Work with the Environment & Climate Team to ensure Real Estate is meeting its reporting requirements both internally and externally including public disclosures such as CDP and DJSI, and Suncorp’s annual Climate Related Disclosures Report
- Design, create, review, document and continuously improve Real Estate’s sustainability operational framework in collaboration with the Real Estate Leasing, Capital Works and Operations Teams
- Actively work with service delivery partners to ensure timely delivery of the agreed agenda for environmental management and sustainability initiatives
- Oversee the sustainability budget to drive value whilst meeting Real Estate objectives, and to work with internal/external stakeholders to ensure accurate allocation of funds during future budget forecasting
- Participate as a member of Committees, Working Groups and other forums related to responsibilities of Real Estate as required
- Work with the Environment & Climate Team and internal communications to support events, initiatives and activation sessions
What you’ll bring:
- At least 3+ years’ experience in ESG, ideally within the Property Industry
- Knowledge of Corporate Real Estate functions
- Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks
- Client relationship experience with a strong focus on customer service
- High level of consulting, negotiation and influencing skills
- Enthusiastic, proactive, self-initiated, ability to multi-task, ability to meet deadlines, punctuality, ability to thrive in a multifaceted environment
What we can offer you:
- Discounts and offers on a range of retail favourite stores as well as insurance products.
- A range of flexible working and leave options, including 20 weeks paid parental leave and unlimited paid emergency response leave.
- Invest in your brighter future with ongoing study support and career development programs.
- Give back to our communities with payroll giving, donation matching and paid volunteer leave.
- Prioritise your work/life balance with our robust employee assistance program and dedicated employee council.
About Suncorp Group:
We’re proud to be a part of the Suncorp Group family alongside some of Australia’s most trusted and diverse names in Insurance. Together, we share a drive to make the complex simple and bring our customers peace of mind when it matters most – while helping to evolve and innovate the ways we can serve our community every day. That comes with all kinds of exciting opportunities for you to grow your own career. Whether you’re guiding people through life’s biggest moments or providing them with support in times they need it most, you’ll be driven forward by our shared customer obsession and supported at every step of the journey.
For over 100 years Suncorp Group has been driven by our guiding Purpose – to build futures and protect what matters. To ensure we deliver on that Purpose, we’ve made a commitment, built on trust, empowerment, and flexibility – to help our people unlock their full potential and unleash their best and brightest selves. With the backing and support of some of the most trusted names in insurance, the Suncorp Group family provides our people with every opportunity to grow their career as they make a meaningful difference for our customers and our communities. We’re excited about what we can achieve together, working every day to be better, do more and realise the future we want to see just beyond the horizon.
If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for, please apply online today.
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At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.
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