• We are seeking a passionate, visionary and well-networked person with senior-level experience in climate change and adaptation.

Why us?

People join our business because our commitment to making the world a better place resonates with their personal values. We aim to provide inspirational leadership on environmental and social issues.

We are ranked #10 in the Best Places to work Awards and listed as one of 30 Best Places to work for Women and the only professional services (advisory) firm to make the list.

We support an enabling culture that encourages people to develop leadership and we will continually identify and remove the barriers that restrict creativity and freedom of thought.

Growth is not exclusively aligned with wealth creation. Growth of the business ensures ongoing challenges and progression opportunity for our people.

We don’t have layers of hierarchy weighing our staff down or dictate how you would do your job. We give our staff freedom to take the initiative within a supporting environment.

Natural Capital Economics is part of the employee-owned Alluvium Group.

The Alluvium Group brings together five organisations who are passionate about working on issues of environment and communities.

• Alluvium International
• National Capital Economics
• Mosaic Insights
• Eco Futures
• Alluvium Foundation

The Group brings together companies that share a common purpose: to make a positive difference. Each company has its own specialisation, but we work together when it adds value. We jointly invest in the Group's R&D program to give back to the industry and to ensure that the latest science has a path to implementation, as well as the work of the Alluvium Foundation, which facilitates deep thinking, debate, and action to solve our biggest problems.

The Alluvium group comprises over 170 passionate scientists, planners, engineers, strategists, analysts and economists. We share a collective vision, strategy and a commitment to client service, and the ability to astutely bring in other disciplines to solve complex multi-dimensional problems. Each year, over 30% of our staff participate in Group-funded research activity.

We see climate change as a growth theme for the group and our business strategy is looking to scale our climate services out to new sectors.

To support this, a climate advisory business area has been established in Natural Capital Economics. Our unique service offering has access to the deep technical skills across the group and this role is intended to help marshal those in a climate advisory function and help develop our business.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate climate adaptation specialist with senior level experience to join and help develop our growing climate advisory business area, to be based in any of our offices in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Townsville or Adelaide.

This business area has a national focus, with additional scope to work on international projects.

Our aim is to help clients make informed decisions about climate adaptation, through services related to risk assessment, policy, strategy and planning aspects of climate adaptation. We work across a range of sectors.

The role is supported by technical services in other parts of the Alluvium Group. These include climate-related services in coastal management, hydrology, urban design, wellbeing, ecology, community engagement and policy. The Group is also growing its work in energy transition and carbon projects.

This role will suit someone with a specific interest in climate adaptation, and who is looking to make their mark in this growing field. You will be involved in developing project proposals and delivering projects for a variety of clients across Australia and internationally. These projects will bring together the Group’s climate advisory and science services, providing an opportunity to apply your interdisciplinary skills to solve client problems. You will also work closely with team colleagues to grow our climate advisory business, using your existing networks.

To be successful, you will be value-driven, have good networking and inter-personal skills, have experience and/or an interest in business development, and a strong interest in helping our clients adapt to climate change. We value collaboration and multi-disciplinary skills, and you will be inspired through working with other professionals across the Alluvium Group

Key requirements and responsibilities.

In this role, you will be involved in a wide diversity of work with professionals from a range of different disciplines, to help our clients make meaningful adaptations to the many different threats posed by climate change.

As a member of our climate advisory team, you will lead &/or contribute to:

• Preparation of climate adaptation projects proposals and bids.
• Management and delivery of projects.
• Business development and networking activities to help grow our business.
• Maintain knowledge of trends in climate change and contribute to industry discussion on emerging topics, so you can provide insights to our clients.

In projects, you will also:

• Collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data to help inform risk assessments and adaptation options (with input from technical experts as required).
• Provide technical and/or policy advice based on your area of interest/experience in this field
• Lead or contribute to stakeholder engagement activities, including surveys, interviews, workshops, and client meetings.
• Develop and deliver presentations to clients and stakeholders
• Lead or contribute to project report writing and preparing recommendations.

There may be the occasional opportunity for interstate and international travel, depending on project requirements.

Key qualifications, skills and knowledge

This role will suit someone with:

1. A relevant degree. Postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded, as will qualifications with a climate change focus.
2. Practical experience in climate adaptation. Experience spanning will be highly regarded.
3. Existing networks and relationships in the climate change ‘industry’.
4. Strong research/analytical and strategic thinking abilities. Research skills may include literature and data review as well as analysing qualitative data.
5. Experience in policy/strategy/planning processes that convert technical analysis into action.
6. Sound written and verbal communication skills. We are looking for someone who can write clear and concise reports.
7. Interdisciplinary skills. We are looking for someone who can understand adaptation challenges from different perspectives and translate this into practical advice.

In addition, knowledge and experience in the following areas will be highly regarded:

8. Business development and networking
9. Stakeholder engagement
10. Public and private sector climate-related projects, including energy transition and climate finance

If successful, your remuneration will be commensurate with your skills and experience and is subject to negotiation.

We are flexible on location, as would be happy for you to be based in any of our Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane or Townsville offices.

Think you have what it takes but not sure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women often only apply when they meet every requirement. If you’re passionate, we want to hear from you.

Benefits of working in the Alluvium Group

• We value our staff and offer a range of financial and non-financial benefits.
• You will be working with passionate people focussed on having a positive impact on people and the planet.
• In addition to working with our many Australian clients, you may also have opportunities to travel overseas to work with our international clients.
• Our parent company – Alluvium Holdings - is entirely employee owned. All staff have regular opportunities to purchase shares in the group.
• Subject to meeting profit criteria, all staff at Natural Capital Economics and other Alluvium Group companies have access to annual profit share payments.
• We provide various technical and leadership development opportunities to staff, with an emphasis on supporting your own professional goals, needs and interests.
• We also provide opportunities to staff to undertake internally-funded research and investigations projects.
• We have a flexible approach to work, working hours and working from home. You can opt to work full-time or part-time.

Note that applications are only open to applicants who are Australian citizens, permanent residents or residents with full work rights in Australia.