About the Opportunity
Minderoo is seeking a Senior Advisor Corporate Engagement to lead the organisations efforts in shaping high-impact strategic partnerships with business and investment stakeholders. This pivotal role will drive our corporate engagement strategy influence sustainable business practices and provide high-level ESG and corporate affairs insights to support the Foundations advocacy and programmatic objectives.
Reporting to the Director Government Relations and Engagement you will be responsible for:
- Developing and leading a Foundation-wide corporate engagement strategy aligned with Minderoos mission and impact goals.
- Cultivating and managing high-level relationships with corporate leaders investors and stakeholders to drive strategic partnerships and advocacy outcomes.
- Leveraging ESG expertise to advocate for business behaviour change through direct engagement thought leadership campaigns and policy advocacy.
- Providing senior leaders and the executive leadership group with insights on market trends corporate risks and ESG opportunities to inform decision-making and influence Focus Area engagement strategies and opportunities
- Designing and delivering engagement initiatives including workshops benchmarking shareholder advocacy and capacity building.
- Overseeing tracking evaluation and reporting of corporate engagement activities on behalf of Minderoo Foundation ensuring continuous learning and outcome optimisation.
- Working closely with internal teams across policy research communications and legal to deliver integrated high-impact outcomes.
Qualifications :
About You
You are a strategic relationship-orientated professional with deep expertise in corporate engagement and a proven track record of influencing change within complex environments. Youre confident working across sectors at the intersection of business policy and sustainability and you know how to navigate the opportunities and tensions they present.
You will also bring:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Finance Sustainability Law Public Policy or a related discipline.
- Postgraduate qualifications or ESG-related certifications (e.g. CFA with ESG) are highly regarded.
- Significant experience in corporate affairs international engagement or external relations roles.
- Proven success in cultivating high value partnerships and influencing corporate behaviour.
- Senior level experience in strategic planning project delivery and stakeholder management.
- Strong understanding of corporate structures decision-making processes and strategic priorities across sectors.
- Extensive knowledge of the complexities and challenges of corporate stakeholder engagement with a track record of managing diverse senior-level relationships.
- A strong network across Australian business ASX companies and investment communities
- Global exposure or experience engaging international corporate or investment stakeholders is desirable.
- Industry experience in sectors aligned with Minderoos impact areas is advantageous.
- Expertise in ESG frameworks and sustainability issues with a nuanced understanding of how they shape corporate risk opportunity and investment.
- Exceptional communication skills with experience briefing and engaging senior executives investors and policymakers.
Additional Information :
Benefits
At Minderoo Foundation we are committed to supporting our people to thrive both professionally and personally. As part of our team youll enjoy:
- Flexible working options
- Attractive Parental Leave
- An inclusive values-driven workplace
Next Steps
Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you interested in this opportunity.
Applications close: Monday 30th June 2025.
Please note we reserve the right to extend closing date and/or close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified.
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Minderoo Foundation embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders people of all backgrounds ages sexual orientation and those with Disability to apply.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time