Executive ESG & Sustainability Leader

Defence Housing Australia; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Defence Housing Australia (DHA) invites applications for a Lead ESG & Sustainability role. The position is responsible for steering DHA’s Environmental, Social and Governance strategy, coordinating reporting, and elevating ESG capability across the enterprise to support Defence members and their families.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage ambiguity while delivering robust ESG outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading enterprise ESG programs and sustainability reporting.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of DHA's ESG strategy and framework.
• Translate strategic ESG objectives into governance, reporting and capability uplift.
• Collaborate with business units to integrate ESG into planning and decision-making.

Skills

ESG strategy

Governance

Stakeholder management

Climate risk

Job description

Defence Housing Australia (DHA) invites applications for a Lead ESG & Sustainability role. The position is responsible for steering DHA’s Environmental, Social and Governance strategy, coordinating reporting, and elevating ESG capability across the enterprise to support Defence members and their families.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage ambiguity while delivering robust ESG outcomes in a dynamic environment.