Natural Capital & Carbon Programs Manager

Moir Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Hybrid work

Sydney office

Travel opportunities

Purpose-driven organisation

Job summary

Moir Group is seeking a commercially minded Natural Capital & Carbon Programs Manager to lead the development of sustainability programs within the Australian textile and fibre industry. The role reports to the Global Sustainability & Strategic Programs Manager and focuses on turning pilot initiatives into commercially sustainable offerings that deliver industry value.

You will engage with agricultural producers, investors and executive leadership to shape governance, market positioning and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of carbon and nature markets and greenhouse gas accounting frameworks.
• Experience within sustainability, regenerative agriculture, natural capital, climate strategy or related sectors.
• Demonstrated success building or scaling commercial programs, service models or strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Leading development and implementation of natural capital and carbon initiatives.
• Establishing future commercial and service delivery models for sustainability programs.
• Managing complex stakeholder relationships across industry, government and commercial partners.
• Providing technical expertise on carbon markets, nature markets and GHG accounting frameworks.
• Translating complex sustainability concepts into practical communications.
• Identifying opportunities to scale programs and create long-term industry value.

Skills

Carbon markets

Nature markets

GHG accounting

Sustainability strategy

Job description

Natural Capital & Carbon Programs Manager

A purpose-led organisation committed to advancing the Australian textile and fibre industry through research, innovation, marketing and strategic development initiatives. Working closely with a broad network of stakeholders, the organisation is focused on driving sustainable growth, improving commercial outcomes and strengthening long-term industry competitiveness both domestically and internationally. With a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability and future-focused leadership, the organisation delivers initiatives that create lasting value across the value chain. Its work spans productivity improvement, environmental stewardship, market development and the implementation of practical, scalable solutions designed to support long-term economic and social outcomes.

Position

Seeking a commercially minded and technically capable Natural Capital & Carbon Programs Manager to lead the development and evolution of key sustainability programs across the industry. Reporting to the Global Sustainability & Strategic Programs Manager, this role will assist in shaping the long-term commercial model, governance framework and market positioning of the natural capital and carbon initiatives. Working closely with agricultural producers, industry stakeholders, investors, researchers and internal teams, you will play a pivotal role in turning innovative pilot programs into commercially sustainable offerings that deliver meaningful outcomes for the industry.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and implementation of natural capital and carbon initiatives.
• Establishing future commercial and service delivery models for sustainability programs.
• Managing complex stakeholder relationships across industry, government and commercial partners.
• Providing technical expertise on carbon markets, nature markets and GHG accounting frameworks.
• Translating complex sustainability concepts into practical and accessible communications.
• Identifying opportunities to scale programs and create long-term industry value.

Profile

The successful candidate will bring a blend of technical sustainability expertise, commercial acumen and strong stakeholder engagement skills. The ideal background will include:

• Strong knowledge of carbon and nature markets and greenhouse gas accounting frameworks.
• Experience within sustainability, regenerative agriculture, natural capital, climate strategy or related sectors.
• Demonstrated success building or scaling commercial programs, service models or strategic initiatives.

You will need to be a hands-on, adaptable and proactive professional who enjoys working in evolving environments. Have the ability to build trust quickly, communicate effectively at all levels and be equally comfortable engaging with agricultural producers, investors, executive leadership and Board members. A collaborative approach, strong resilience and a genuine desire to create positive industry outcomes will be key to success.

• Salary package circa $135,000 + super
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Sydney CBD office location
• Opportunity to work for a purpose-driven organisation with a strong sustainability agenda
• Exposure to industry-leading natural capital, carbon and climate initiatives
• Collaborative and supportive culture focused on professional growth and development
• Potential domestic & international travel opportunities

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.