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IT / Software / Data Analyst
Sustainability Assurance Manager
IT / Software / Data Analyst
#680949
Remote / WFH
Job Description
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We’re BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals.
We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully.
Whether you're building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters , and that’s where you come in.
About the Role
Join our Audit team in Perth as a Sustainability Assurance Manager and play a key role in shaping the future of climate and sustainability reporting for leading organisations. In this position, you’ll deliver high‑quality assurance services across climate, sustainability, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions disclosures, supporting clients to navigate an evolving regulatory landscape.
What you’ll do:
Perform external assurance over climate, sustainability and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions information, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NGER, Safeguard Mechanism, ISSB/AASB S2).
Lead risk assessments, design audit procedures, and resolve complex sustainability and emissions reporting issues.
Maintain a strong commitment to integrity and ethical behaviour, building trust with clients and key stakeholders.
Foster a collaborative, high‑performing team culture that embraces innovation and continuous improvement.
Lead and coach audit teams, including planning engagements, reviewing work, and developing junior auditors.
What we’re looking for:
2–5+ years of experience in external audit, sustainability assurance, or non‑financial reporting (GHG assurance experience essential).
Strong analytical capability to understand emissions drivers, assess risk, challenge assumptions and exercise sound professional judgement.
Experience supervising assurance engagements, including managing timelines, budgets and project deliverables.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear audit findings and engage confidently with clients.
Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., IASB/AASB S2, TCFD, TNFD), and relevant assurance standards (ASAE 3000/ISAE 3410).
Understanding of regulatory requirements such as the NGER Act, Safeguard Mechanism and Renewable Energy Target.
Why BDO?
Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.
Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.
Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.
We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.
Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.
Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.
With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.
Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).
We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@bdo.com.au
We’re BDO, a global professional services firm connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals.
We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully.
Whether you're building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters , and that’s where you come in.
About the Role
Join our Audit team in Perth as a Sustainability Assurance Manager and play a key role in shaping the future of climate and sustainability reporting for leading organisations. In this position, you’ll deliver high‑quality assurance services across climate, sustainability, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions disclosures, supporting clients to navigate an evolving regulatory landscape.
What you’ll do:
Perform external assurance over climate, sustainability and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions information, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NGER, Safeguard Mechanism, ISSB/AASB S2).
Lead risk assessments, design audit procedures, and resolve complex sustainability and emissions reporting issues.
Maintain a strong commitment to integrity and ethical behaviour, building trust with clients and key stakeholders.
Foster a collaborative, high‑performing team culture that embraces innovation and continuous improvement.
Lead and coach audit teams, including planning engagements, reviewing work, and developing junior auditors.
What we’re looking for:
2–5+ years of experience in external audit, sustainability assurance, or non‑financial reporting (GHG assurance experience essential).
Strong analytical capability to understand emissions drivers, assess risk, challenge assumptions and exercise sound professional judgement.
Experience supervising assurance engagements, including managing timelines, budgets and project deliverables.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear audit findings and engage confidently with clients.
Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., IASB/AASB S2, TCFD, TNFD), and relevant assurance standards (ASAE 3000/ISAE 3410).
Understanding of regulatory requirements such as the NGER Act, Safeguard Mechanism and Renewable Energy Target.
Why BDO?
Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.
Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.
Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.
We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.
Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.
Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.
With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.
Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).
We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@bdo.com.au
