About us

At Currie, we see the possible. We consult to people and organisations that sustain life on the planet. Currie is one of Australia’s founding B Corporations (BCorps) and a participant in the UN Global Compact. Our work in sustainability communications has won a global award.

Currie works with leaders from business and government at the nexus between food production, natural resource management, and programs that empower people and communities.

We turn clients’ visions of a better way forward into strategies that are doable. We tell stories that inspire sustainable action. We broker collaborations that solve problems.

About you

You want to make a net-positive impact on the world. You believe in the power of business to do good by people and the planet. You see a world where leaders do the right thing. Your purpose is to use your skills as a storyteller and talent as a strategic thinker to do good.

You are curious about food, nature and people, and you recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities of First Nations peoples. You understand how food production and consumption are linked to humanity’s biggest challenges. You are a senior communications consultant specialising in sustainable development. You care about people in the team around you and you take pride in the standard of your work.

Position summary

This position reports to the Managing Director.

Duties and responsibilities

• Create and deliver solutions that inspire and engage people
• Lead and grow our business with existing and new clients
• Manage projects on-time and on-budget
• Nurture relationships with key stakeholders, partners
• Share practice knowledge and insights with colleagues

SKILLS and CAPACITIES

Passion for client services and client impact:

• Meet client needs and take responsibility for their satisfaction and engagement
• Take a holistic view when preparing advice and making recommendations
• Demonstrate professional qualities and demeanour that command attention and respect from decision makers
• Build trusted and productive relationships with key, influencers, decision makers
• Respond to questions, concerns and requests in a timely and professional way
• Own and manage the relationships for accounts and projects that you are assigned

Persuasive and technical communication skills:

• Demonstrate strong negotiation, consultative and brokering skills
• Interact with a range of people over the phone, virtually, and in-person
• Write clear, concise and persuasive communications
• Demonstrate skills around sustainability communications, sustainability reporting and use of sustainability/reporting frameworks
• Display skills in stakeholder consultation and engagement, and facilitation

Advanced proficiency in key digital tools:

• The use of a CRM (customer relationship management), project management, knowledge sharing and time-keeping programs or tools
• A command of essential communications and analytics tools: Microsoft suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
• Proven experience in analysing data to extract insights around engagement results, net promoter/advocacy scores and stakeholder sentiment

Proven delivery of results:

• Delivers to clear goals within strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments, allocates appropriate time and resources, tracks progress and adjusts priorities as required.
• Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.

Expected results

• Outstanding feedback from clients when a director checks in with them
• Growing our knowledge and capacity around sustainable development
• Retaining and growing sales with current clients, attracting new clients

Core values

• Bright – we tackle every challenge with energy and spark.
• Thoughtful – we give every task the time and attention it needs.
• Brave – our counsel is honest and insightful, and always in the best interests of the client.
• Collegiate – we work as part of our client’s team.
• True – we’re proud of our originality and humility.
• Hopeful – we believe we can change things – for the better.

Role and experience requirements, and location

• An undergraduate university degree in business administration, management, marketing, political science, international relations, social science or a related field
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in sustainability communications and stakeholder engagement, preferably in-house and in consulting (incl. account management)
• Exceptional communication and networking skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in English is required
• Australian citizenship or residency or have current work rights for Australia
• This role is 0.8 to 1 FTE (i.e. four to five days per week)
• The role is based in Melbourne but may require travel within Australia

What we can offer you

• A salary of $125-$135k (depending on experience) plus 10% super
• Inclusive and flexible work arrangements
• Exposure to a range of industries and sectors, and for-purpose work
• Working in collaboration with a passionate, caring and vibrant team
• Ongoing professional development in corporate sustainability
• Working for a B Corp - Best for the World (Workers) company, 2017, 2019

How to Apply

Click Apply Now and follow the instructions. Please direct any queries about this role to [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Consultant - Sustainability communications enquiry via EthicalJobs.