Interim Executive Director, Food & Fibre

ExecThread; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ExecThread is seeking an Interim Executive Director, Food & Fibre in Greater Sydney. The role combines climate finance leadership with sustainability strategy across agricultural supply chains, with hybrid work in Sydney.

You will design insetting programs, drive stakeholder engagement, and coordinate with funders, partners, and farmers while leading a growing advisory team and developing new business. A track record in managing complex projects and teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in climate or sustainability.
• Background in consulting, food or fashion in-house roles, or agricultural roles.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage insetting programs.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and coordinate with funders and implementation partners.
• Drive business development and lead the team to deliver strategic solutions.
• Support clients in achieving net-zero and climate resilience.

Skills

Climate experience

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Funding coordination

Job description

Interim Executive Director, Food & Fibre

Greater Sydney, Australia Area (Hybrid)(Sydney, Australia)

The Company is seeking an Executive Director to join their Food and Fibre Corporate Advisory team. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of climate finance and nature-positive investment, working with a diverse range of clients to bridge the gap between sustainability targets and real-world outcomes in agricultural supply chains. This role involves designing and managing insetting programs, leading stakeholder engagement, and coordinating with funders, implementation partners, and farmers.

The Executive Director will also be responsible for business development, team leadership, and fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusivity. Essential skills include a minimum of 5 years' experience in climate or sustainability, with a strong background in consulting, food or fashion in-house roles, or agricultural roles, as well as experience in program coordination, project management, and financial planning. The ideal candidate for this role at the company will have a proven track record in managing projects, leading teams, and developing strategic solutions to support clients in achieving net-zero and climate resilience.

A deep understanding of food and fashion supply chains, agricultural decarbonization pathways, and experience in stakeholder management are critical. The role requires a professional with exceptional analytical and interpersonal skills, a drive for problem-solving, and a passion for tackling the climate crisis. While not mandatory, an understanding of carbon markets, particularly the Australian carbon credit scheme, is desirable.

The company values individuals who are adaptable, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-moving, fluid environment, and who are committed to the values of intellectual rigor, catalytic collaboration, and thoughtful transformation.