About this role
The Principal Consultant for the Anthesis Strategy Transformation and Reporting (STaR) team in Australia is a senior, client-facing role responsible for leading complex STAR consulting engagements, managing high-quality project delivery, and providing technical leadership across voluntary and mandatory reporting as well as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy topics. Based in any major Australian city, this role requires strong client relationship management, project leadership, people management, and business development capabilities. The Principal Consultant will play a key role in shaping STaR strategy, strengthening governance and reporting practices, and supporting the growth of Anthesis’ STaR services in Australia and the region. Client & Project Delivery Lead the end-to-end delivery of sustainability consulting engagements, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards. Provide senior-level technical oversight, expert input, and quality assurance on deliverables. Build and maintain trusted client relationships, acting as a senior advisor on reporting and sustainability strategy, governance, and performance. Draft, review, and present high-quality reports, presentations, and workshops in line with agreed project scope and objectives. Business Development Lead the development of proposals related to mandatory and voluntary sustainability reporting, sustainability strategy, materiality assessments, human rights, and other ESG-related topics. Support opportunity conversion through client relations, pitch delivery, and senior-level technical input. Contribute to the development, refinement, and scaling of STaR service offerings, including delivery tools, growth strategy and tactics, proposal templates, and internal capability-building materials. Act as an internal subject-matter expert on several areas of sustainability frameworks, governance, and reporting. Contribute to thought leadership, brand development, and marketing content related to our growth strategy. Organisational & Personal Development Manage and mentor senior and junior consultants, supporting performance management, professional development, and career progression. Contribute to strategic internal initiatives, proposition development, innovation, and continuous improvement across the STaR practice. Actively engage in personal and professional development through the Anthesis Centre of Excellence (ACE) and regular coaching with the line manager.