• Job Description

  Req#: REQ237984

  See yourself in our team:

  In Financial Services, we support the Group’s strategy of building tomorrow’s bank today for our customers, through a focus on three key priorities of trust, res ilience and capital generation. Financial Services partner with all areas of CommBank to provide specialist advice, support and services in finance, audit, treasury, property, procurement, climate strategy and investor relations.

  Group Corporate Services is a support unit within Financial Services, managing the property , procurement , supplier risk , and operational environmental and social functions for the Group.

  Do work that matters:

  The Senior Manager Sustainability sits within Commonwealth Bank's Group Corporate Services E nvironmental and Social team and is responsible for assisting and supporting the bank across Climate and Nature impact portfolio relating to CBA's operations and supply chain.

  T o decarbonise CBA’s operation s , in collaboration with stakeholders within G roup C orporate S ervices and the Group , we need to identify opportunities to progressively and permanently reduce our operational carbon footprint and execute activities to deliver the reductions and meet our commitments . The role will span across our commercial offices, retail b ranches and d ata c entres , as well as our supply chain, across our operations spanning Australia , New Zealand, Asia, Europe and North America.

  Reporting to and working closely with the Executive Manager Environmental Sustainability, this role will work with the bank's various business functions , both local and international , and will require excellent stakeholder management skills to develop and maintain strong, productive and professional working relationships .

  Key responsibilities for this role includes:

  • Manage and lead the development of actionable plans , including identifying and sizing reduction opportunities, forecast ing the impact and determin ing priorities.

  • Develop analysis to support strategy and business case development, including effective communication materials for various audience groups.

  • Monitor and report on the progress of sustainability initiatives and projects, including decarbonisation strategies and nature assessments , and strategic planning

  • Effectively manage relationships and communication across the Group with project stakeholders, delivery teams; suppliers and/or third parties.

  • Provides project leadership and en gage all stakeholders in decision making to manage project delivery, facilitating quality decision making.

  • Manage, inspire and motivate the broader team in delivery of sustainability solutions that align to Group sustainability strategy and targets.

  We’re interested in hearing from people who have:

  • Experience within a decision support/ strategy/ advisory team within or supporting environmental s ustainability, d evelop ing and implementing co rporate sustainability strategy.

  • Strong knowledge of environmental issues, regulations, and best practices - including understanding of greenhouse gas accounting .

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates initiative, driven and detail focused.

  • Excellent interpersonal , presentation and relationship building skills including an ability to influence others to drive participation, co-operation, compliance, and engagement.

  • Experience with business requirements gathering/documentation and quantitative financial modelling expertise .

  At CommBank we will inspire you with work that makes a difference, surround you with talented people that respect and value each other, and empower you to grow professionally and personally. Most of all, making a positive impact for customers, communities and each other is part of our every day.

  If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.

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  Advertising End Date: 13/06/2025

• About the company

  The Commonwealth Bank of Australia, or CommBank, is an Australian multinational bank with businesses across New Zealand, Asia, the United States and the United Kingdom.

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