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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.
Who we are:
RSM Australia is a member of RSM, the world’s 6th largest network of audit, tax and consulting firms. We are an award-winning professional services firm with over 100 years experience supporting Australian businesses. We believe in putting people first and we are proud to have developed a work culture that fosters growth, collaboration and success.
About the role:
As a Senior Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering sustainability assurance engagements, climate reporting assurance, greenhouse gas (GHG) assurance, and sustainability reporting projects. You will work closely with clients to evaluate the completeness, accuracy and reliability of sustainability information and support organisations in preparing for increasing assurance requirements under sustainability reporting regulations.
Working under the direction of senior leaders, you will contribute to assurance engagements across a range of industries, including assurance over climate disclosures, GHG inventories, sustainability metrics, governance processes, controls, and sustainability reporting frameworks. The role involves planning and executing assurance procedures, assessing evidence, evaluating controls, identifying reporting risks, and preparing high-quality assurance documentation and client deliverables.
You will build expertise in sustainability assurance standards, climate reporting requirements, greenhouse gas accounting methodologies, and assurance methodologies while contributing to the development of the firm's sustainability assurance capability.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
- Support the end-to-end delivery of sustainability assurance engagements, including planning, risk assessment, testing, evidence gathering, documentation and reporting.
- Perform assurance procedures over sustainability metrics, climate disclosures, greenhouse gas inventories, energy data, and other ESG information.
- Evaluate the design and implementation of controls supporting sustainability reporting processes and data collection systems.
- Review source documentation, perform data traceability testing, and assess the reliability and completeness of sustainability information.
- Conduct testing of Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions calculations and assess compliance with relevant methodologies and reporting frameworks.
- Identify exceptions, control deficiencies, data quality issues, and reporting risks, and communicate findings to engagement managers.
- Prepare assurance workpapers and documentation in accordance with applicable assurance standards and internal methodologies.
- Support readiness assessments and pre-assurance reviews to help organisations prepare for external assurance requirements.
- Assist in the development of management recommendations to strengthen sustainability governance, controls, and reporting processes.
- Deliver engagements in accordance with agreed scope, budgets, timelines, and quality requirements.
- Support sustainability reporting, climate reporting, and advisory engagements where required.
Technical Capability
- Apply sustainability assurance standards and methodologies, including ISSA 5000, ASAE 3000, ASAE 3410, and other relevant assurance frameworks.
- Apply sustainability reporting frameworks including AASB S1, AASB S2, ISSB Standards, IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, GRI, and the GHG Protocol.
- Evaluate the appropriateness and sufficiency of assurance evidence and apply professional scepticism when assessing sustainability information.
- Develop an understanding of internal control frameworks, governance processes, and data management systems supporting sustainability reporting.
- Contribute technical insights on assurance methodologies, reporting requirements, and emerging regulatory developments.
- Support the development and maintenance of assurance methodologies, templates, work programs, and guidance materials.
- Maintain awareness of evolving sustainability assurance requirements, market practices, and regulatory expectations.
Client Engagement
- Build effective working relationships with client personnel responsible for sustainability reporting, risk management, finance, operations, and governance.
- Participate in client interviews, walkthroughs, workshops, and evidence-gathering activities.
- Explain assurance findings, testing outcomes, and recommendations clearly and professionally.
- Assist clients in understanding assurance readiness requirements and opportunities for process improvement.
- Support the delivery of a high-quality client experience through technical excellence, responsiveness, and practical recommendations.
Team Contribution
- Collaborate effectively with project teams across multiple engagements.
- Share knowledge, technical insights, and lessons learned with colleagues.
- Provide guidance and support to g raduate and junior team members.
- Support and coach junior team members in assurance methodologies, documentation requirements, and testing procedures.
- Participate in internal assurance quality reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.
Business Support
- Assist with the preparation of proposals, presentations, and other business development materials.
- Contribute to thought leadership, market research, and internal capability-building initiatives.
- Support practice development activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
About you:
Key Skills & Experience
- Experience in sustainability assurance, external audit, internal audit, risk assurance, climate reporting, ESG reporting, or a related field.
- Understanding of assurance methodologies, risk assessment processes, and evidence-based testing approaches.
- Experience reviewing controls, processes, data, and documentation to support assurance conclusions.
- Understanding of sustainability reporting and climate disclosure frameworks.
- Experience with greenhouse gas inventories, emissions calculations, and sustainability data management.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to critically assess large and complex datasets.
- Strong report writing, documentation, and technical communication skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
- Experience working within a professional services, assurance, audit, or consulting environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
Desired Attributes
- Naturally inquisitive, with a strong interest in sustainability assurance, climate-related reporting, and evolving regulatory requirements.
- Proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning and professional development.
- Client-focused and commercially aware, with an understanding of how high-quality assurance and advisory services create value.
- Self-motivated and outcomes-focused, capable of taking ownership of assigned workstreams and managing competing priorities.
- Comfortable operating in a dynamic and evolving regulatory environment.
- A collaborative team player who contributes constructively to shared outcomes.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Accounting, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Risk Management, Engineering, Climate Science, Finance, or a related discipline.
- 3–5+ years of experience in sustainability assurance, financial audit, internal audit, risk assurance, ESG reporting, climate reporting, or a related field.
- Knowledge of sustainability assurance standards including ISSA 5000, ASAE 3000, and ASAE 3410 is highly desirable.
- Experience performing greenhouse gas inventory reviews and emissions assurance activities is highly desirable.
- Understanding of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management frameworks.
- Knowledge of AASB S1, AASB S2, ISSB Standards, IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, GRI, and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
- Knowledge of Australian reporting schemes and frameworks, including NGER, the Safeguard Mechanism, and ACCU schemes, is advantageous
Life at RSM:
RSM provides a great environment to build skills and confidence and we help our people achieve their best. We are trusted advisors to our clients, so it is critical for us to find the right people for the job on offer. Our network of offices across Australia and around the world allow us to offer a personal service to all our clients regardless of where they are!
Working for RSM entitles everyone to a wide range of leading health, wellness financial and lifestyle benefits.
How to apply:
Please click on the “apply” button and complete our online application form.
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