Principal Consultant - Reporting & Disclosure

Anthesis Esp; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthesis Esp is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead the Strategy Transformation and Reporting (STaR) practice in Australia. You will drive complex engagements, provide technical leadership on sustainability reporting and governance, and grow STaR services across the region.

Based in Australia, you will mentor senior and junior consultants, shape governance structures, and contribute to strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• A degree or relevant qualification in sustainability, finance, enterprise risk management, corporate governance, or related disciplines.
• More than 6 years' experience in sustainability advisory fundamentals including double materiality, reporting, governance & risk.
• Lead small teams to deliver complex projects aligned with global sustainability frameworks (GRI, SASB, IFRS ISSB, ESRS etc.).
• Ability to mentor consultants and contribute to capability-building initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of sustainability consulting engagements with client-facing oversight.
• Provide senior technical input and quality assurance on deliverables.
• Build trusted client relationships and act as senior advisor on reporting and strategy.
• Draft, review, and present high-quality reports, presentations, and workshops.

Skills

Sustainability advisory

Project leadership

Team leadership

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Strategic planning

Report writing

AI integration

Excel programming

Education

Degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Principal Consultant - Reporting & Disclosure

Department: Strat, Trans & Reporting : Advisory

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Australia - Perth

Description

The Principal Consultant for the Anthesis Strategy Transformation and Reporting (STaR) team in Australia is a senior, client-facing role responsible for leading complex STaR consulting engagements, managing high-quality project delivery, and providing technical leadership across voluntary and mandatory reporting as well as sustainability strategy topics. Based in any major Australian city, this role requires strong client relationship management, project leadership, people management, and business development capabilities. The Principal Consultant will play a key role in shaping STaR strategy, strengthening governance and reporting practices, and supporting the growth of Anthesis’ STaR services in Australia and the region.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Project Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of sustainability consulting engagements, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Provide senior-level technical oversight, expert input, and quality assurance on deliverables.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships, acting as a senior advisor on reporting and sustainability strategy, governance, and performance.
• Draft, review, and present high-quality reports, presentations, and workshops in line with agreed project scope and objectives.

Business Development

• Lead the development of proposals related to mandatory and voluntary sustainability reporting, sustainability strategy, materiality assessments, human rights, and other ESG-related topics.
• Support opportunity conversion through client relations, pitch delivery, and senior-level technical input.
• Contribute to the development, refinement, and scaling of STaR service offerings, including delivery tools, growth strategy and tactics, proposal templates, and internal capability-building materials.
• Act as an internal subject-matter expert on several areas of sustainability frameworks, governance, and reporting.
• Contribute to thought leadership, brand development, and marketing content related to our growth strategy.

Organisational & Personal Development

• Manage and mentor senior and junior consultants, supporting performance management, professional development, and career progression.
• Contribute to strategic internal initiatives, proposition development, innovation, and continuous improvement across the STaR practice.
• Actively engage in personal and professional development through the Anthesis Centre of Excellence (ACE) and regular coaching with the line manager.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• A degree/relevant qualification in a related field (sustainability, finance, enterprise risk management, corporate governance, or related disciplines)
• More than 6-years’ experience in various sustainability advisory fundamentals, such as double materiality assessments, sustainability strategy setting, mandatory and voluntary sustainability reporting, human rights, climate risks and opportunities, or others.
• Lead small teams to deliver complex projects aligned with global sustainability frameworks such as GRI, SASB, IR, TCFD, UNGPs, ASRS AASB S1 & S2, IFRS ISSB S1 & S2, ESRS, CSDDD, BCorp, or others. Considering the Australia-location for this role, experience guiding clients to comply with ASRS or ISSB is highly valued.
• Design and implement sustainability governance structures, policies, and management systems to support responsible business practices.
• Present reports that convey key messages, inform strategic decision-making, and enable executive and board-level decisions.
• Support organizations in identifying, assessing, and managing sustainability-related risks and opportunities, including supply chain, social, and governance risks.
• Integrate sustainability considerations into broader corporate strategy and business operations, aligning sustainability objectives with commercial priorities.
• Lead stakeholder engagement activities, including collaboration with senior management, boards, investors, and external stakeholders.
• Provide team leadership and capacity building, including mentoring, technical guidance, and contribution to STAR training initiatives.
• Oversee project budgets and resourcing, ensuring financial discipline and feasibility of STAR initiatives.
• Strong working familiarity with AI LLMs and their efficient integration into advisory workflows, particularly Copilot. Competency within MS Office Suite is required, with high levels of numeracy and good Excel programming and workbook skills preferred.