Senior Sustainability Strategy & Transformation Lead

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthesis is seeking a Principal Consultant for Strategy & Transformation in Australia. You will lead complex sustainability engagements, build trusted executive relationships, and grow advisory services across Australia and the region.

The role involves navigating change, integrating sustainability into corporate strategy, and shaping client engagements from opportunity to delivery. You will mentor teams and contribute to internal capability-building, with a focus on governance and reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, sustainability, or related field; 8+ years in strategy, sustainability, or transformation.
• Experience leading complex strategy and change programmes in advisory/consulting.
• Strong client engagement and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sustainability strategy and transformation engagements for clients.
• Provide senior technical oversight, review deliverables, and ensure quality standards.
• Drive business development through proposals, client relations, and senior input.
• Contribute to tooling, growth strategy, and internal capability-building materials.
• Mentor senior and junior consultants and manage project budgets and resourcing.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Business development

Education

Degree in business or sustainability

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Anthesis is seeking a Principal Consultant for Strategy & Transformation in Australia. You will lead complex sustainability engagements, build trusted executive relationships, and grow advisory services across Australia and the region.

The role involves navigating change, integrating sustainability into corporate strategy, and shaping client engagements from opportunity to delivery. You will mentor teams and contribute to internal capability-building, with a focus on governance and reporting.