Job Description
Guide the development, execution and reporting of initiatives that support BaptistCare’s commitment to net zero by 2050 or before, our Reconciliation Action Plan and other key sustainability priorities...
- Permanent full-time opportunity | Location flexible across NSW, ACT, WA, VIC, TAS or SA
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements with national scope and impact
- Lead environmental, social and governance initiatives during an exciting period of growth
About the role:
BaptistCare is seeking an experienced Sustainability Manager to lead and manage our sustainability strategy, framework and action plans across the organisation. Reporting to the General Manager - Strategy, you will guide the development, execution and reporting of initiatives that support BaptistCare’s commitment to net zero by 2050 or before, our Reconciliation Action Plan and other key sustainability priorities.
This is a highly influential role with the opportunity to embed sustainability into corporate strategy and decision-making. Partnering across BaptistCare, you will identify sustainability risks and opportunities, establish meaningful goals and measures, support responsible growth and build organisation-wide engagement in sustainability outcomes.
You will act as a trusted subject matter expert across sustainability frameworks, data, disclosures and emerging regulatory requirements. You will also provide clear reporting to the Executive Team and Board, strengthen internal measurement systems and help communicate BaptistCare’s progress credibly and purposefully.
About you:
- A relevant bachelor’s degree, preferably in an environmental, social or governance discipline
- At least 10 years’ experience in a senior sustainability role
- Strong knowledge and practical capability across environmental and social sustainability and/or governance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to understand emerging trends and translate them into clear organisational guidance
- Strong analytical capability, including collecting, interpreting and reporting data and establishing meaningful KPIs and sustainability metrics
- Highly developed project management, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to lead across a complex organisation
- An organised, reliable, independent and flexible approach
- An understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare’s Christian identity, with a commitment to demonstrating our mission and values in your work
Highly regarded:
- Knowledge and experience in global sustainability standards and frameworks, such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures
- Experience designing or redesigning a corporate sustainability program.
If you are a strategic and purpose-driven sustainability leader who is ready to turn ambition into measurable action, we would love to hear from you!
About Us:
BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.
We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.
That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.
If you would like to be considered for this role, please click ‘’Apply’’ and attach your resume.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.
Successful applications will be subject to a variety of background checks including a police background check via our online police check system.
BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.
Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.
Do Applicants need to have Permission to work in Australia?
At BaptistCare, we believe every conversation, connection and service we provide can open up possibilities for people.
For more than 110 years, BaptistCare has supported people and communities through care, connection and practical support. Guided by our Christian identity, we work alongside people at different stages of life.
Across residential aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing, our focus is simple: helping people find new ways to live better.
Because we all experience times when challenges or circumstances can make our worlds feel smaller and our options feel limited. But with the right people alongside us, life can grow deeper, wider and keep changing in positive ways.
At BaptistCare, that’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care.
Today, more than 70,000 customers and 12,000 employees, supported by nearly 2000 volunteers, are part of BaptistCare communities across New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Western Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia.
While our organisation has grown and evolved over time, our focus has stayed the same: walking alongside people and supporting communities with compassion, respect and care.