Sustainability Lead
Sustainability Lead
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Primary Details
Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeLocation: Sydney or Melbourne
Type: Permanent full time
Hybrid role Happy to talk flexible working
The opportunity
Join our Sustainability team and help deliver on QBEs purpose by making a meaningful impact on our communities and environment.
As the Sustainability Lead youll drive the strategic planning and implementation of our Sustainability Strategy lead key initiatives and ensure alignment and consistency across the enterprise. Youll act as a central point of contact for our sustainability scorecard targets in relation to supply chain manage performance reporting and collaborate with stakeholders to embed sustainability into the business. This role supports the Head of Sustainability Integration and plays a key part in managing our Group Human Rights Policy and key sustainability projects.
Your new role
Lead the implementation monitoring and evolution of the Group Human Rights Policy.
Develop and embed due diligence processes for environmental and social topics.
Drive supplier engagement on sustainability and climate performance including emissions reduction.
Develop and deliver education and engagement materials for strategic suppliers and internal teams.
Design and maintain sustainability and procurement policies procedures and guidelines.
Collaborate with claims procurement third party risk management underwriting and operations to identify sustainability opportunities.
Coordinate the annual Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement.
Contribute to sustainability reporting and mandatory climate disclosures.
Conduct research and data analysis on emerging sustainability topics as required.
Support enterprise-wide sustainability integration and innovation.
About you
Proven experience in sustainability strategy ESG or sustainability consulting.
Previous experience in the financial services industry preferred.
Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Excellent communication and storytelling capabilities.
High digital literacy especially in Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent networking and relationship-building capabilities including the ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
About QBE
We can never really predict whats around the corner but at QBE were asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their an international insurer thats building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
And our people will be at the centre of our success. Were proud to work together and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers our environment our economies and our communities. With more than more than 13000 people working across 27 countries were big enough to make a real impact but small enough to provide a friendly workplace where people are down-to-earth passionate and kind.
We believe this is our moment what if it was yours too Your career at QBE lets make it happen!
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
Hybrid Working a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
Our Thriving at our Best wellbeing program including free holistic wellbeing coaching nutritional confidential counselling financial and legal advice
18 weeks gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents including paid super
The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching
Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums
Additional leave and support through QBEs Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network
Discounts on insurance products car hire hotels goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners
Rewards & Recognition
We value our employees experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice
2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards
Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI workplace inclusion
Ranked 3rd place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2024 for medium sized program as voted by graduates
Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)
Family First accredited employer since 2021
Apply now
APPLY NOW and lets make it happen!
Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at
Skills:
Analytical Thinking Business Management Client Counseling Critical Thinking Data Analytics Economics Financial Advising Intentional collaboration Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Managing performance Problem Solving Research Analysis Stakeholder Management Strategic Management Strategic PlanningApplication Close Date: 10/06/2025 11:59 PMHow to Apply:
To submit your application click Apply and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Employment Type
Full-Time
