Senior ESG Analyst

G’day Group; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

Parental and study leave

Professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

G'day Group in Adelaide is seeking a Senior ESG Analyst to lead technical ESG work, climate reporting and sustainability performance across the organisation. You will partner with senior stakeholders to set ESG priorities, governance and reporting frameworks, while guiding data collection, analysis and assurance processes.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external ESG specialists to address evolving regulations, drive continuous improvement and support decarbonisation investment

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field with 3+ years' experience in ESG or sustainability.
• Strong knowledge of ISSB, AASB S2, GRI and TCFD, and Australian reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in ESG reporting, GHG inventories and assurance processes.
• Excellent analytical, modelling and data interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Net Zero strategy and decarbonisation roadmap and report progress.
• Prepare ESG and climate reporting for the Board and external stakeholders.
• Manage collection and validation of ESG data and emissions data.
• Conduct climate and sustainability analysis and scenario modelling.
• Act as an ESG SME and engage external specialists as needed.

Skills

ESG reporting

GHG accounting

scenario modelling

data interpretation

stakeholder engagement

financial modelling

Power BI

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance or related

Tools

Power BI

Excel

ESG reporting systems

Job description

About Us

The G'day Group brings together some of Australia’s leading tourism brands – Discovery Parks, G'day Parks, Wiki Camps and Bookeasy. Employing more than 2700 people Australia-wide, we have a truly national footprint of over 300 holiday parks, including up to 100 fully owned and operated Parks and Resorts, including El Questro, Rottnest Island and Byron Bay. Together, we bring Australia closer to experience all our country has to offer.

There has never been a better time to join G'day Group. We are executing an ambitious five-year growth strategy that will significantly expand our portfolio, strengthen our position as a market leader, and create exciting career opportunities across the business. Backed by continued investment in our people, technology and operations, we're building for long-term success and the future of Australian tourism.

We are custodians of some of Australia’s most treasured places and are committed to growing with care. That means supporting our people, giving back to the community that welcome us, and protecting the natural environment that makes each holiday memorable.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior ESG Analyst to provide technical ESG expertise and help drive our organisation’s ESG strategy, climate and sustainability reporting and performance. Partnering with the GM, Governance, Risk and Compliance, ESG Steering Committee and Head of Enterprise Risk, you will help establish ESG priorities, strengthen ESG governance and ensure ESG risks, opportunities and performance are effectively identified and reported.

You will work across the organisation and with external ESG specialists where required, when expert advice on sustainability matters, emerging regulatory requirements and evolving best practice is required.

Key responsibilities

• Climate & Decarbonisation: Monitor and report on the Net Zero Strategy and Decarbonisation Roadmap, including emissions reduction targets, portfolio re-baselining, climate performance and sustainability initiatives.
• Reporting & Disclosure: Prepare ESG and climate-related reporting for the Board, Audit & Risk Committee, Executive, investors, customers, ratings providers, auditors and other external stakeholders, in accordance with frameworks including AASB S2, ISSB, GRI and TNFD.
• GHG & Data Management: Manage the collection, validation, analysis and reporting of ESG and GHG emissions data, ensuring accuracy, traceability, audit readiness and strong internal controls. Support assurance processes and implement improvement recommendations.
• Analysis & Modelling: Conduct climate and sustainability analysis, scenario modelling, trend assessments and commercial analysis, including IRR, NPV and payback, to identify ESG risks and opportunities and support sustainability and decarbonisation investment decisions.
• ESG Advice & Continuous Improvement: Act as an internal ESG subject-matter expert, respond to business queries as required, monitor emerging ESG regulations and trends, and engage external specialists where required.

About you

You are an experienced ESG or sustainability professional who combines strong technical capability with commercial thinking and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across a complex organisation.

• A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance or a related discipline, with 3+ years' relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISSB, AASB S2, GRI and TCFD, Australian sustainability reporting requirements, GHG accounting and climate-related disclosures.
• Demonstrated experience in ESG reporting, GHG inventories, carbon accounting, emissions calculations and assurance processes.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling and data interpretation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into practical business recommendations.
• Strong understanding of ESG risk, governance and the practical integration of sustainability into business operations.
• Excellent communication, project management and relationship-building skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, ESG reporting systems and data visualisation tools such as Power BI.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing - Flexible and hybrid working arrangements / Employee Assistance Program / Discounted private health cover / BeWell Training Program / Weekly yoga and walking group / Free annual flu vaccinations
• Paid Leave Benefits - Parental leave / Volunteer leave / Study leave
• Professional Development - Leadership programs / Support of external training courses / Reimbursement of professional association memberships
• Employee Savings - Discounted accommodation and experience rates / Salary packaging / Discovery partner discounts/ Free G'day Rewards membership / Loyalty recognition benefits

Our values guide everything we do

We "Rise and Shine" by supporting one another, "Have a Crack" by embracing new ideas and opportunities, and "Choose Good Things" by acting with integrity and delivering exceptional experiences. Backed by our commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. If you're looking to be part of a purpose-led organisation that's growing and investing in its people we would love to hear from you.

Conditions of Employment

Prior to an offer of employment being made, candidates must provide authority for a Federal Police Clearance to disclose any criminal offences or charges. Drivers Licence essential.