Location
:
Sydney
,
Australia
.
This is a r
emote
role,
with colleagues based
around
the world, and
WBA's HQ in NL
Contact type
: 18 months fixed term contract.
About WBA
The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) is
an independent, non-profit organisation that
measure
s
how businesses impact people and planet so that together, we can hold companies accountable for contributing to sustainable development.
To achieve this, we
measure how the 2,000 most influential businesses are
impacting
people and the planet. Our research is
open source
,
o
ur benchmarks and methodologies serve as a roadmap for companies to understand the changes they need to make to put our planet, society, and the economy on a more sustainable path.
We support our Allies, UN agencies, governments, and other stakeholders in the broader corporate accountability ecosystem to understand how they can
establish
clear consequences for corporate inaction.
WBA is a Teal-inspired organisation, intentionally shaping a distinctive organisational culture—the 'WBA Way
'.
Drawing on principles of Teal, Regenerative Leadership, and other inspirational leadership models, we are building a workplace where collaboration, trust, and personal growth are prioritised alongside high performance.
We are committed to ongoing cultural evolution and seek candidates who are excited to contribute to an environment where both our results—and our people—continually improve.
WBA
operates
in a
VUCA
ecosystem
(
volatile, uncertain,
complex
and ambiguous)
so
we
are looking for
a t
eam
member
who can not only adapt effectively
,
but
who can
innovate
and
leverag
e this context as an
opportunity
.
Why This Role Matters
You will strengthen
and
co-
lead on the delivery of a
dedicated
engagement strategy
in Australia
that started at the beginning of ****
.
This is a chance to play a
critical
role in shaping WBA's work in Australia
over the coming
18 months
,




focusing on closing the corporate accountability gap through company and stakeholder engagement
.
You will be
part
of
WBA's Stakeholder and Policy Team,
a global team with
expertise
in engaging with WBA's key stakeholders, including financial institutions, civil society organisation, policy
makers
and multi-lateral organisations.
The Opportunity
You will
identify
,
build
and nurture relationships with key organisations that can close the corporate accountability gap in Australia, including civil society organisations, financial institutions, business platforms,
academia
and policymakers;
You will
identify
and engage with high priority companies that
WBA
assesses to drive forward improvement in their sustainability performance using WBA's benchmarks;
You will
represent
WBA externally in bilateral meetings and events, for instance at industry forums, conferences, roundtables, and policy dialogues;
You will analyse trends, risks and opportunities and use these insights to shape the engagement approach with the goal of closing the corporate accountability gap in Australia;
You will bring insights and learning from your engagement in Australia back into WBA and connect to WBA's other
workstreams
.
What You'll Bring
8+ years' relevant experience in the field of sustainability working in campaigning/
advocacy/
engagement type roles;
Ability to navigate between and among different sustainability themes, including biodiversity and nature, food and agriculture, decarbonisation and energy, finance, etc.
Confidence and clarity in communicating to WBA's key stakeholders (companies, financial institutions, policy makers, civil society organisations) including in bilateral meetings and public speaking;
Strong
existing




sustainability network with key WBA stakeholders (companies, financial institutions, policy makers, civil society organisations)
in Australia
;
E
xcellent
strategic
and innovative
think
ing
, and
strong
project manage
ment
skills;
Team-oriented, thoughtful, and calm under pressure
,
you t
hrive in
a
fast paced, changing environment
.
Reporting to:
Head of Stakeholder and Policy Engagement
Quick Facts
:
Org headcount
: 85
Org
Jurisdictional spread
: 31 countries
Number of Direct Reports:
0
Your
Team
: Part of the Stakeholder and Policy Engagement Team (15 team members, globa
l
presence)
within the Engagement and Communication Function
Working
Hours' Time
Zone
:
Mainly Sydney hours, but with some flexibility
, including
the
ability to
regularly
join
several internal
monthly and bi-weekly meetings
that are
GMT AM
time zone
(
this will
average
a
bout
one day a week
working in GMT AM time zone
)
Job type
: Full time (40 hours per week)
, fixed term 18-month contract (possibility for renewal depending on
project
funding)
Salary Banding
:
€ ***********, AUD *******,************,00
Interested?
Send us your resume by clicking the 'apply for this job'
and include
a
short answer to these two questions
(not more than 250 words
in total
)
1)
Why
is
this
the perfect
role
for you
now
?
2)
What would you pri
oritise
in this engagement strategy
in order to
accelerate corporate accountability and corporate action on sustainability in Australia in the next 18 months?
For any questions
regarding
the role, please reach out to
Nikki
Gwilliam Beeharee
,
******
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, no later than
1
st
of March
at ***** CEST.
Virtual online interviews will be held for this role
at
the
end of
week
starting
9
March
. For more information about WBA and our benchmarks, please see our
website
or follow @SDGBenchmarks.

📌 Stakeholder Engagement Lead (Sydney)
🏢 World Benchmarking Alliance
📍 Sydney