Head of Carbon Science & Technical Services

Pollination; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Pollination seeks an Executive Manager, Science & Technical Services to lead the scientific integrity of our Carbon & Nature Projects across Asia Pacific. You will govern portfolio carbon integrity, standardise MRV systems, and provide technical sign-off at investment stage-gates while growing a high-performing technical team.

You will interface with standards bodies, registries and investors, guiding methodology innovation and cross‑functional collaboration across Southeast Asia and Australia.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in carbon project development, GHG quantification or land-sector project delivery.
• Demonstrated leadership of technical teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong understanding of major carbon standards and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical governance and formal sign-off across a diverse project portfolio.
• Own verification readiness, including monitoring, QA/QC and VVB engagement.
• Lead development of standardised carbon modelling and geospatial analysis protocols.
• Support investment processes with robust technical inputs and due diligence.

Skills

Carbon project development

GHG quantification

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Geospatial analysis

Problem solving

Education

Degree in environmental science or related field

Postgraduate qualification desirable

Tools

Google Earth Engine

QGIS

Python

Job description

Pollination seeks an Executive Manager, Science & Technical Services to lead the scientific integrity of our Carbon & Nature Projects across Asia Pacific. You will govern portfolio carbon integrity, standardise MRV systems, and provide technical sign-off at investment stage-gates while growing a high-performing technical team.

You will interface with standards bodies, registries and investors, guiding methodology innovation and cross‑functional collaboration across Southeast Asia and Australia.