_{22nd September, 2025}

We're a globally integrated Audit, Tax and Advisory firm with offices in more than 100 countries - and as a result of our growth, we're ready to recruit an experienced and motivated Senior Manager to lead our Sustainability Services Division in Melbourne.

This is a client-facing leadership role, responsible for driving our sustainability service offering while collaborating closely with senior partners and the People & Organisation division. You will play a key role in shaping the future of our sustainability services and delivering meaningful outcomes for clients across a range of industries.

This could be just the right opportunity for you if you...

• Want to take ownership of building and growing a sustainability offering within a global firm.
• Enjoy providing practical, strategic, and results-driven advice directly to clients.
• Value collaboration with senior partners and colleagues across multiple divisions.
• Are motivated by driving meaningful change for clients, communities, and the environment.

About the role:

• Lead client-facing sustainability engagements, providing advice across ESG strategy, materiality assessment, climate reporting (e.g., ASRS, TCFD), climate risk assessments, carbon accounting and broader advisory projects.
• Develop and implement sustainability roadmaps (e.g., transition plans and net zero targets) and practical solutions for clients across diverse industries.
• Collaborate with senior partners and the People & Organisation division to provide integrated services.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposals, thought leadership, and market-facing initiatives.
• Operate as the Melbourne lead for sustainability, mentoring and guiding junior team members as required.
• Play an active role in the Melbourne leadership team, contributing to the growth and strategic direction of the sustainability function.
• Contribute to internal sustainability initiatives.

About you:

• 5-10 years' experience in sustainability related advisory services.
• Ideally, you have experienced with:
  • AASB S2 implementation: gap analysis, climate strategy, climate risks and scenarios analysis; GHG accounting
  • Assurance of sustainability / GHG accounting reports
  • Financial accounting and reporting processes
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Comfortable leading projects independently while collaborating across teams.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic mindset with the drive to establish and grow a sustainability service line.
• Passionate about creating meaningful outcomes for clients and society.

Why join us?
We offer a range of financial and non-financial benefits to support and reward our team. At our new Melbourne CBD location, you can expect the following:

• Well-being program and allowance
• Recharge day and volunteering day
• Flu vaccinations
• Learning and development programs
• Social club activities, charity, and community events
• Study assistance (financial support & study leave)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee referral rewards
• Paid professional memberships
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave payment
• Discounts on banking, insurance, retail, and entertainment
• International and domestic mobility opportunities

At Forvis Mazars, we nurture an inclusive environment and embrace diversity in all forms. Successful applicants will receive consideration for employment irrespective of their background, experience, identity, age, gender, or ability.

All applicants must be either an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, or Australian Permanent Resident or hold a current valid Australian working visa with full working rights. You may be required to provide evidence at the time of application.

Currently, we are only considering direct applications for this role.
Please visit our Careers website for more information: https://www.forvismazars.com/au/en

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