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.

Position Summary

This is a key position of the division with responsibility for effectively managing clients, projects and staff, with a focus on climate change, sustainability, energy and environment related engagements. High requirements of research, planning and delivering risk advisory services (i.e. fieldwork). Risk Advisory Services Senior Consultants also have a responsibility for extensive client contact, staff training and liaising with third parties. At RSM we operate with a hybrid working model that includes in office, client site and working from home (WFH). 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct various sustainability and climate change consulting engagements, including planning and execution. This may include for example:

1. Carrying out sustainability baseline and materiality assessments and developing sustainability Roadmaps and Strategies;
2. Working with the client to collect their  data and develop a carbon account/inventory or Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 GHG emissions, as well climate risk assessments;
3. Support clients in preparing for mandatory sustainability-related disclosure compliance in Australia and abroad;
4. Developing Modern Slavery Statements;
5. Supporting clients in obtaining key sustainability related certifications

• Draft engagement reports in conjunction with Partner/Principal/Manager that provide practical and commercial business advice;
• Supervision and co-ordination of the team including training, mentoring and methodology compliance;
• Maintain strong budgetary discipline ensuring there are no major over runs. Ability to plan effective and realistic budgets;
• Build relationship with clients at senior levels in different business environments;
• Maintenance and completion of Engagement Files (i.e. electronic working papers) within a timely manner for Manager/Partner review;
• Assist Partner/Principal and/or Managers in business development and marketing activities; and
• Deliver workshops, conduct interviews and present findings and other recommendations to clients

Education Requirements:

Desirable

• Bachelor’s Degree with a focus Environment or Sustainability is a major advantage
• If without a degree in Environment or Sustainability other relevant training, certification or hands on experience will be considered
• Experience with other aspects of Social or Governance consulting experience is an advantage

Demonstrated Experience & Attributes:

Essential

• 3+ year’s sustainability experience preferably within Professional Services or a relevant industry position
• Working understanding of at least some the below key domestic and international frameworks, regulations and methodologies including:
  • ASRS, NGER, GRI, SBTI, SASB, TNFD CSRD, GHG Protocol, CSDDD, EU Taxonomy, SFDR, CBAM, Climate Active, Accounting for Nature, Modern Slavery Act, Gender Equality Act
• Passion for Sustainability, Climate Change, Environment or Social Issues
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal in a client facing environment
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex concept in a straightforward manner

Desirable

• Ability to speak a foreign language