Climate Change Adviser

RAC WA; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career development fasilitas

Community engagement

Job summary

RAC WA in Western Australia seeks a Climate Change Adviser to strengthen resilience to climate change, identify opportunities and ensure governance and reporting meet evolving requirements. This 12-month maximum term contract sits within the Group Sustainability team.

You will work with stakeholders to integrate climate considerations into strategy, risk management and planning, while coordinating data, disclosures and the Climate Transition Plan with finance partners.

Qualifications

• Degree in Sustainability, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Finance, Risk Management or related discipline.
• Experience in climate or sustainability reporting (AASB S2, TCFD or similar).
• Experience identifying and assessing climate-related risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders across RAC to advance climate objectives.
• Facilitate climate risk/opportunity assessments and scenario analysis.
• Embed climate considerations into risk management, strategic planning and decision-making processes.
• Manage climate-related data, reporting metrics and disclosures.
• Support the Climate Transition Plan development and implementation.
• Partner with Finance to assess climate-related financial impacts and opportunities.
• Coordinate relationships with external consultants and subject matter experts.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Climate reporting

Scenario modelling

Risk management

Communication

Education

Sustainability

Climate Change

Environmental Science

Finance

Risk Management

Job description

At RAC, we're committed to creating a sustainable future for Western Australia. As part of our Group Sustainability team, we're looking for a passionate and strategic Climate Change Adviser to help strengthen our resilience to climate change, identify new opportunities, and ensure we meet evolving climate reporting and governance requirements.

This is a unique opportunity to influence decision making across a diverse portfolio of businesses and play a key role in embedding climate considerations into RAC's strategy, operations, and risk management frameworks.

This role is offered on an initial 12 month Maximum Term Contract.

About The Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager Group Sustainability, you will bring specialist climate expertise to support RAC's sustainability and climate objectives. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to identify and assess climate-related risks and opportunities, support mandatory climate reporting requirements, and drive climate-aligned strategies and initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Engaging with stakeholders across RAC to advance climate objectives and initiatives.
• Facilitating climate risk and opportunity assessments and supporting scenario analysis activities.
• Embedding climate considerations into risk management, strategic planning, and business decision-making processes.
• Managing climate-related data, reporting metrics, and disclosure requirements.
• Supporting the development and implementation of RAC's Climate Transition Plan.
• Partnering with Finance teams to assess climate-related financial impacts, risks, and opportunities.
• Coordinating and managing relationships with external consultants and subject matter experts.

About You

You're a collaborative and commercially aware sustainability professional who can translate complex climate concepts into practical business outcomes.

You’ll bring:

• A degree in Sustainability, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Finance, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience in climate or sustainability reporting, including frameworks such as AASB S2, TCFD, or similar.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and assessing climate-related risks and opportunities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience working with external consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management, scenario modelling, and climate-related business impacts.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence and educate stakeholders at all levels.

What can we offer you?

• A workplace culture where our people feel valued, respected and empowered
• Work in flexible ways that meet work/life commitments and support wellbeing
• Be part of a purpose led organisation that gives back to the WA community
• An environment that values ongoing career development
• Free Roadside Assistance and discounts on RAC products and services including Holiday Parks and Resorts, Security, Finance, Auto Services and Insurance
• Opportunities for community engagement and corporate volunteering

Applications Close COB Thursday 17th September 2026.