Climate Strategy Manager - 12 month Contract

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!

What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team:

• Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart

• Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave

• 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender

• Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities

• We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build

About the role:

We are looking for a highly motivated Climate Strategy Manager to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Reporting to the Head of Sustainability, this role is responsible for developing, leading and managing climate strategies, programs and communications along with driving the commercial strategy of the energy and climate agenda for the Bunnings Group.

What’s involved:

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance Bunnings' resilience to climate-related challenges, while also identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation

• Direct the execution of Bunnings’ decarbonisation strategy, including pathway modelling, identifying potential emissions reduction measures, and tracking progress

• Manage the development of business cases to address key energy and carbon climate-related risks and opportunities.

• Aid in the Bunnings’ Group-wide collection, reporting, and communication of energy and climate-related data and strategies

Who we’re looking for:

You will have the proven ability to advise and provide recommendations to the executive team on energy and climate strategy issues. Additionally, you will have demonstrated experience in managing complex projects, including budgeting, reporting and stakeholder engagement.  

You will have outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, the ability to process complex information efficiently, and be able to work cross-divisionally. Additionally, you will be skilled in negotiating and influencing and have the ability to identify and manage issues.

You’ll need:

• Tertiary Qualification or an equivalent degree in Sustainability or Environment

• Demonstrated experience in energy and climate focused role

• Experience managing and delivering energy and climate related reporting, strategies and plans in a large-scale business operation or similar

• Proven experience with carbon accounting and relevant standards

• Comprehensive understanding of climate change science, risk assessment, and adaptation strategies

You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

Bunnings strives to ensure everyone is treated fairly and our team are committed to supporting you at any stage of your recruitment journey. Be sure to let us know if you require an adjustment and we can provide the most appropriate support for you. Contact us at [email protected] and a member of the team will be in touch. 

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We’re a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry operating from a network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.

By joining our passionate and diverse team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference – to our customers and the communities where we live and work. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and build something great together, apply today.

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.