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Based in any major Australian city, this role requires strong client relationship management, project leadership, people management, and business development capabilities. The Principal Consultant will play a key role in shaping STaR strategy, strengthening governance and reporting practices, and supporting the growth of Anthesis’ STaR services in Australia and the region.\nKey Responsibilities\nClient & Project Delivery\nLead the end-to-end delivery of sustainability consulting engagements, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards. \nProvide senior-level technical oversight, expert input, and quality assurance on deliverables. \nBuild and maintain trusted client relationships, acting as a senior advisor on reporting and sustainability strategy, governance, and performance. \nDraft, review, and present high-quality reports, presentations, and workshops in line with agreed project scope and objectives. \n\nBusiness Development\nLead the development of proposals related to mandatory and voluntary sustainability reporting, sustainability strategy, materiality assessments, human rights, and other ESG-related topics. \nSupport opportunity conversion through client relations, pitch delivery, and senior-level technical input. \nContribute to the development, refinement, and scaling of STaR service offerings, including delivery tools, growth strategy and tactics, proposal templates, and internal capability-building materials. \nAct as an internal subject-matter expert on several areas of sustainability frameworks, governance, and reporting. \nContribute to thought leadership, brand development, and marketing content related to our growth strategy. \n\n Organisational & Personal Development\nManage and mentor senior and junior consultants, supporting performance management, professional development, and career progression. \nContribute to strategic internal initiatives, proposition development, innovation, and continuous improvement across the STaR practice. \nActively engage in personal and professional development through the Anthesis Centre of Excellence (ACE) and regular coaching with the line manager. \nSkills, Knowledge & Expertise\nA degree/relevant qualification in a related field (sustainability, finance, enterprise risk management, corporate governance, or related disciplines) \nMore than 6-years’ experience in various sustainability advisory fundamentals, such as double materiality assessments, sustainability strategy setting, mandatory and voluntary sustainability reporting, human rights, climate risks and opportunities, or others. \nLead small teams to deliver complex projects aligned with global sustainability frameworks such as GRI, SASB, IR, TCFD, UNGPs, ASRS AASB S1 & S2, IFRS ISSB S1 & S2, ESRS, CSDDD, BCorp, or others. 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