Principal Consultant – Strategy & Transformation

Anthesis Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthesis Group is seeking a Principal Consultant – Strategy & Transformation to lead sustainability engagements in Sydney. You will provide senior technical oversight, craft high-quality reports, and advise on governance and reporting strategies.

You’ll develop client relationships and help grow service offerings through STAR initiatives. The role emphasizes mentoring, strategic thinking, and cross-team collaboration, with a focus on delivering measurable sustainability outcomes and scalable

Qualifications

• A degree/relevant qualification in sustainability, finance, governance, or related fields.
• More than 6 years’ experience in sustainability advisory fundamentals including reporting and governance.
• Experience leading teams and delivering complex projects aligned with global frameworks.
• Ability to design governance structures and track performance indicators.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of sustainability consulting engagements on time and within budget.
• Provide senior-level technical oversight, input, and QA on deliverables.
• Build trusted client relationships as a senior advisor on reporting and strategy.
• Draft, review, and present high-quality reports, presentations, and workshops.
• Lead development of proposals related to sustainability reporting and strategy.
• Mentor senior and junior consultants and support career progression.

Skills

Sustainability strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Governance

Data analysis

Project management

Proposal development

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Excel programming

Education

Bachelor's degree or related qualification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Principal Consultant – Strategy & Transformation

• 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.

Project/Role Specific Skill Requirements:

• 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 MSOffice Suite is required, with high levels of numeracy and good Excel programming and workbook skills preferred.
• Project/Process Management:
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and/or large-scale sustainability consulting projects concurrently.
• Makes sound strategic decisions aligned with client objectives and organizational standards.
• Proactively identifies risks and implements effective mitigation strategies.
• Analytical Thinking:
• Strong capability in analyzing complex ESG data sets and performance metrics.
• Translates complex analysis into clear insights and strategic recommendations for clients and senior stakeholders.
• Provides leadership in complex problem-solving contexts.
• Communication:
• Communicates sustainability concepts clearly and confidently to diverse audiences, including senior leaders and boards.
• Proactively communicates project progress, risks, and outcomes to senior colleagues and clients.
• Leads the development of clear, actionable insights to support informed decision-making.
• Collaboration and Business Acumen:
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively across diverse teams spanning regions, business lines, and timezones. We are looking for people who are not resource hording or internally competitive, but work towards our collective goals of driving positive impact for people and planet.
• Can articulate and uphold values that are aligned to the Anthesis values and spirit.
• Encourages inclusive ways of working and diverse perspectives.
• Coaches and develops colleagues, effectively transferring technical knowledge and building team capability.