Senior Strategy & Transformation Leader – Sustainability Advisory

Anthesis Esp; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthesis Esp in Melbourne seeks a Principal Consultant to lead sustainability strategy and transformation engagements across Australia. You will shape client engagements from opportunity through delivery, build trusted executive relationships and grow Anthesis' advisory services in the region.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, translate sustainability challenges into business opportunities and influence strategic decisions at senior levels, driving long-term value.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of consulting, advisory or industry experience in strategy, sustainability, transformation or related fields.
• Experience leading complex strategy development, transformation or organisational change programmes.
• Strong understanding of how sustainability, climate and social issues influence corporate strategy, risk, growth and value creation.
• Experience advising senior executives and facilitating leadership-level decisions.
• Strong commercial acumen with proposals, growing client accounts and business development.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, storytelling and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex sustainability strategy and transformation engagements for major clients.
• Advise executive teams and boards on sustainability risks, opportunities and priorities.
• Develop corporate sustainability strategies, growth plans and transformation roadmaps.
• Facilitate executive workshops and stakeholder engagement to align strategic priorities.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and ensure delivery on time and budget.
• Provide senior-level oversight and strategic direction across projects.
• Translate sustainability challenges into practical commercial opportunities and business cases.
• Support clients on climate transition planning, nature strategy and circular economy initiatives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Business development

Executive communication

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in business/strategy/sustainability

Job description

Anthesis Esp in Melbourne seeks a Principal Consultant to lead sustainability strategy and transformation engagements across Australia. You will shape client engagements from opportunity through delivery, build trusted executive relationships and grow Anthesis' advisory services in the region.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, translate sustainability challenges into business opportunities and influence strategic decisions at senior levels, driving long-term value.