Sustainability Manager (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Judo Bank; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Volunteer Leave

Hybrid work options

Home setup allowance

Induction experience

Wellbeing offerings

Job summary

Judo Bank is seeking a Sustainability Manager to lead the sustainability reporting and disclosure program, based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. This 12-month role reports to the Head of Tax & Financial Compliance and drives governance, data integrity and auditable disclosures across the business.

You will collaborate with Finance, Risk and Investor Relations to advance climate-related risk management and align with regulatory requirements, frameworks, and stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Sustainability or related discipline.
• Postgraduate ESG or sustainability qualifications highly regarded.
• Experience in sustainability reporting or related field.
• Familiarity with GRI, SASB, TCFD, ISSB and NGERS frameworks.
• Audit experience in professional services or industry environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of sustainability reporting, including annual disclosures aligned with AASB S2.
• Manage end-to-end reporting processes: data collection, validation, documentation and stakeholder coordination.
• Oversee Board and sub-committee reporting on sustainability matters.
• Coordinate external assurance activities and strengthen reporting controls and governance frameworks.
• Support identification and management of climate-related risks and opportunities.
• Drive financed emissions reporting and refine methodologies with stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Prepare responses to investor queries on sustainability and climate risk disclosures.
• Support internal and external communications regarding sustainability strategy and performance.
• Deliver climate risk training and embed sustainability across the organisation.

Skills

Sustainability reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance or Sustainability

Postgraduate ESG/sustainability qualifications

Tools

GRI

SASB

TCFD

ISSB

NGERS

Job description

At Judo, we’re redefining business banking for the modern era. Built on teamwork, trusted relationships and a challenger spirit, we exist to better serve Australian SMEs. What began in 2016 as a bold idea has grown into one of the fastest‑growing new banks globally, with more than 30 locations nationwide.

We put our people and customers at the heart of everything we do. Our agility means we can say ‘yes’ when others say ‘no’, delivering personalised banking that helps businesses access the funding they need, when they need it. Relationships matter here – with our customers and with each other.

Our culture – a multi‑award‑winning place to work

We firmly believe that culture eats strategy for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and that the most important investment we can make is in our people. Our values of Trust, Teamwork, Accountability and Performance guide how we work every day.

Judo was built from the ground up with a clear purpose: to be the most trusted SME business bank in Australia. Our customers and relationships are at the heart of how we work, not bureaucracy. We think differently, invite new ideas, and create an environment where people feel they belong and are empowered.

We’re proud to be externally recognised too – including being named on the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list for four consecutive years. We are certified as a Great Place To Work® Australia organisation, being recognised as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces™ 2025, celebrating our dedication to fostering an inclusive, empowering environment.

Our vision is to build a world‑class SME business bank and it’s our people that can make it happen.

A bit about us

At Judo, we’re redefining business banking for the modern era. Built on teamwork, trusted relationships and a challenger spirit, we exist to better serve Australian SMEs. What began in 2016 as a bold idea has grown into one of the fastest‑growing new banks globally, with more than 30 locations nationwide.

We put our people and customers at the heart of everything we do. Our agility means we can say ‘yes’ when others say ‘no’, delivering personalised banking that helps businesses access the funding they need, when they need it. Relationships matter here – with our customers and with each other.

Our culture – a multi‑award‑winning place to work

We firmly believe that culture eats strategy for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and that the most important investment we can make is in our people. Our values of Trust, Teamwork, Accountability and Performance guide how we work every day.

Judo was built from the ground up with a clear purpose: to be the most trusted SME business bank in Australia. Our customers and relationships are at the heart of how we work, not bureaucracy. We think differently, invite new ideas, and create an environment where people feel they belong and are empowered.

We’re proud to be externally recognised too – including being named on the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list for four consecutive years. We are certified as a Great Place To Work® Australia organisation, being recognised as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces™ 2025, celebrating our dedication to fostering an inclusive, empowering environment.

Our vision is to build a world‑class SME business bank and it’s our people that can make it happen.

Job Description

Now, about this opportunity…

We're seeking a Sustainability Manager to join Judo on a 12-month fixed-term contract, ideally commencing mid-February 2027. This opportunity can be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane.

Reporting to the Head of Tax & Financial Compliance, you'll play a key role in leading Judo’s sustainability reporting and disclosure program, ensuring compliance with AASB S2. You'll work closely with teams across Finance, Risk, Investor Relations, and the broader business to build robust sustainability frameworks, strengthen governance and controls, and deliver high-quality, auditable sustainability disclosures.

If that excites you, this just might be your dream job:

• Lead the development and delivery of Judo’s sustainability reporting, including annual disclosures aligned with AASB S2.
• Manage end-to-end reporting processes including data collection, validation, documentation and stakeholder coordination.
• Oversee Board and sub-committee reporting on sustainability-related matters.
• Coordinate external assurance activities and strengthen reporting controls and governance frameworks.
• Support the identification, assessment and management of climate-related risks and opportunities.
• Drive financed emissions reporting and continuously refine methodologies through stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor regulatory developments, including APRA and ASIC requirements, and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Prepare responses to investor and stakeholder queries relating to sustainability and climate risk disclosures.Support internal and external communications regarding sustainability performance and strategy.
• Deliver climate risk training and contribute to embedding sustainability across the organisation.
• Represent Judo in relevant industry forums and working groups.

Qualifications

You’ll likely bring:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Sustainability or a related discipline, with postgraduate ESG or sustainability qualifications highly regarded.
• Experience in sustainability reporting or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, ISSB and NGERS, and an understanding of the regulatory landscape.
• Experience delivering sustainability reporting and supporting sustainability strategy initiatives.
• Audit experience gained within a professional services or industry environment.
• Exposure to financial services or banking environments is highly regarded.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder engagement and project management capabilities.
• The ability to apply both commercial and compliance lenses to sustainability challenges.
• Excellent written communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• A collaborative, relationship-led approach and the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working at Judo:

• Paid Volunteer Leave
• Our signature Judo induction experience
• Holistic Health & Wellbeing Offerings designed to support your best life, including access to GPs, nutritionists, coaches and psychologists via our partner, CU Health
• Working from Home Setup Allowance
• Flare Benefits & Discounts - access to a wide range of everyday savings and perks
• Freedom to work flexibly with flexible work options including hybrid working

Judo is proud to be an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and can feel that they belong. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities.

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