Associate Director - ESG (Climate Reporting) | Melbourne
Core
Lead AASB S2 climate disclosure engagements, acting as the main contact for clients, assurance providers, and third-party relationships to translate technical climate reporting requirements into clear commercial and governance outcomes.
Role type
Senior IC ESG Associate Director (Climate Reporting & Assurance)
Builds
AASB S2 and ASRS climate disclosures, evidence files, judgement logs, and audit trails for assurance providers.
Domain
Sustainability reporting, climate risk, and assurance (AASB S2, ISSB, TCFD, ASSA 5010/5000).
Required skills
AASB S2 and ASRS standards, climate risk registers, scenario analysis, transition plans, emissions accounting, limited/reasonable assurance (ASSA 5010/5000), stakeholder management, commercial acumen, team leadership, proposal scoping.
Preferred skills
CA ANZ or CPA designation, sustainability/climate risk credential, experience with asset-heavy clients (property/infrastructure).
Technologies
AASB S2, ISSB, TCFD, ASSA 5010, ASSA 5000, ISAE 3000, greenhouse gas accounting frameworks.
Responsibilities
Lead engagements from scoping to board adoption; coordinate with assurance providers and data partners; review deliverables for technical accuracy; manage budgets and timelines; support proposals and fee estimates; mentor team members on standards and practice.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibility.