Nurture. Grow. Thrive.
Accepting a role with Elders means you will be joining a business backed by a team ready to support and grow your career. Be part of a culture that has been in the making for more than 180 years, a culture so strong it is almost tangible. Much like the farmers and communities we work with, you will experience, passion, dedication and resilience across all parts of the business. With such an iconic, essential business in the Australian landscape we are confident that you too will be proud to grow your career at Elders and wear the pink shirt.
About the role
A unique opportunity has arisen for a Sustainability Advisor to join the Elders team on a full-time permanent basis.
The Sustainability Advisor is responsible for supporting the Sustainability Team and broader business in driving Elders' commitment to delivering an authentic sustainability program. Location is negotiable, with some interstate travel required
This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career and help shape the sustainability practices and outcomes of Australia's most trusted agribusiness and effect real change to Elders and the agribusiness industry in Australia.
**Responsibilities**:
As a Sustainability Advisor you will:
- Prepare reporting, presentations and other materials and correspondence relating to Elders' sustainability initiatives, including the annual Sustainability Report
- Monitor stakeholder needs and emerging trends to ensure that Elders is meeting stakeholder expectations and supplying relevant and decision-useful information
- Liaise with the business to drive authentic sustainability-related business improvement
- Research and monitor emerging trends in sustainability that are likely to benefit Elders' operating model
- Provide oversight for sustainability related elements of business initiatives
- Build networks across Elders to identify proactive opportunities in the sustainability space
About you:
To succeed at Elders as a Sustainability Advisor, you will:
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey sustainability concepts and initiatives to diverse audiences
- Be a quick learner, with the ability to develop sound knowledge of sustainability reporting standards and technical expertise in areas like climate change and waste management
- Possess strong problem-solving skills
- Have meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate data collection and reporting. Skills and experience in data analytics are highly desirable.
- Have the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at the same time
- Have a passion for sustainability and a genuine desire to make a positive impact
- Tertiary qualifications or course completion in a relevant field, including sustainability, environmental management, agronomic science, business or law are highly desirable
- Previous experience in sustainability-related roles, agribusiness or a large corporate environment is also highly desirable.
About Elders
Elders is proud to be the last Australian-listed major agribusiness. The most trusted agribusiness brand in Australia. We're part of the landscape, part of the local communities, part of Australia's history and we are entrenched in Australian agriculture.
The brand is more than a company, more than a logo - it's part of Australia. And, with an authentic drive to create a sustainable future for farming and the farmers of Australia, Elders is... for Australian agriculture.
We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.
For more information call Karena Milios on 0412 862 567 or visit our careers page
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