Senior Consultant - Sustainability Reporting, ESG & Climate Advisory (Brisbane)

Senior Consultant - Sustainability Reporting, ESG & Climate Advisory (Brisbane)

15 Oct
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rsmaus
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Brisbane

15 Oct

rsmaus

Brisbane

OUR VALUE PROPOSITION

At RSM, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change for both our clients and our people.

RSM Australia supports a people-centric and collaborative culture where we are committed to empowering and developing you. As a leading professional services firm, we connect you to an extensive network of global resources and invest in your future. We value the meaningful work that you do and encourage you to be a part of the change.

Our value proposition is our commitment to you; it highlights the experiences, benefits, and value that you can expect as part of RSM. This is underpinned by our three values - integrity in everything that we do, supporting clients everywhere, and developing and valuing everyone.

Who we are:

RSM Australia is a member of RSM, the world's 6th largest network of audit, tax and consulting firms. We are an award-winning professional services firm with over 100 years experience supporting Australian businesses. We believe in putting people first and we are proud to have developed a work culture that fosters growth, collaboration and success.

About the role:

As a Senior Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering sustainability reporting, climate reporting, greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, sustainability assurance, and ESG advisory engagements while continuing to build your technical expertise, client-facing confidence, and commercial judgement.

You will work directly with clients under the direction of senior leaders and contribute to the delivery of high-quality sustainability advisory and assurance services. The role involves managing defined workstreams, undertaking technical analysis, preparing client-ready deliverables, and supporting clients as they respond to evolving sustainability reporting requirements and stakeholder expectations.





You will have the prospect to develop expertise across sustainability reporting standards, climate-related disclosures, greenhouse gas accounting, and assurance methodologies while contributing to capability building initiatives within the team.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery

- Support the end-to-end delivery of sustainability reporting, climate reporting, GHG accounting, sustainability assurance, and ESG advisory engagements.
- Manage defined workstreams, including planning, prioritisation, and coordination of activities to support efficient project delivery.
- Deliver engagements in accordance with agreed scope, budget, and timelines.
- Support the preparation of climate-related disclosures, sustainability reports, ESG strategies, governance documentation, and other sustainability-related outputs.
- Conduct GHG emissions calculations (Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3), data analysis, benchmarking, and technical assessments.
- Conduct research and analysis of sustainability reporting standards, legislation, regulatory guidance, and industry practices.
- Support readiness assessments, gap analyses, assurance activities, and pre-issuance reviews of sustainability reports.
- Assist in the development and delivery of client and internal training, workshops and capability‑building programs.
- Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, technical memoranda, workpapers, and client communications.
- Identify potential risks, issues,



and opportunities during project delivery and mitigate where appropriate in a team context.
- Support both advisory and assurance engagements across a range of sectors.

Technical Capability

- Apply sustainability reporting frameworks and standards, including AASB S1, AASB S2, ISSB Standards, IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, GRI, TCFD, ESRS, and the GHG Protocol, where relevant.
- Contribute technical insights and recommendations to client engagements.
- Support the development and maintenance of methodologies, templates, tools, and internal guidance materials.
- Maintain awareness of emerging sustainability reporting requirements, regulations, and market developments.
- Assist in the preparation and delivery of sustainability-related training, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives.

Client Engagement

- Support day-to-day client interactions and maintain effective working relationships.
- Participate in workshops, interviews, stakeholder meetings, and client presentations.
- Assist in responding to client queries and requests in a timely and professional manner.
- Contribute to a positive client experience through high-quality work, responsiveness, and practical advice.

Team Contribution

- Collaborate effectively with project teams across multiple engagements.
- Share knowledge, insights, and lessons learned with colleagues.
- Provide guidance and support to graduate and junior team members where appropriate.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and high‑performing team culture.

Business Support

- Assist with the preparation of proposals, presentations, and other business development materials.
- Contribute to thought leadership, market research, and internal capability-building initiatives.
- Support practice developmen

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📌 Senior Consultant - Sustainability Reporting, ESG & Climate Advisory (Brisbane)
🏢 rsmaus
📍 Brisbane

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