Sustainability Officer

Company DescriptionYou will work within Warakirri Asset Management, a multi boutique asset manager with a specialist focus on ethical investing, actively managed equities, and agriculture. This role sits within one of its investment vehicles, Warakirri Cropping, which is an Australian owned, safety first, family oriented and innovative large scale cropping business. With over 155,000 hectares under management across Australia, Warakirri Cropping is a significant grain producer and a leader in broadacre farming. We are now looking to appoint a Sustainability Officer to help drive and support the delivery of Warakirri Cropping’s sustainability strategy.

This is a hybrid (3 days office, 2 from home) role based in our Melbourne office, working closely with our Productivity Coordinator (who previously held this role), our Senior Leadership Team, and the Sustainability Manager at Warakirri Asset Management. It is ideally suited to someone passionate about translating sustainability goals into real, measurable outcomes across our farming operations. Job DescriptionWhat the role entailsHelp deliver and support Warakirri Cropping’s Sustainability StrategyCoordinate initiatives across three key pillars:

people and community, climate resilience and natural capital, and sustainable productivityTrack and analyse sustainability KPIs and contribute to our annual Sustainability ReportAssist with annual greenhouse gas data collection, emissions calculations, and reportingSupport the management of sustainability-related accreditation programs such as Leading HarvestContribute to sustainability budgeting and support preparation for new regulatory reporting requirements. Support the implementation of Warakirri’s decarbonisation strategyAssist with nature-related disclosures and biodiversity initiatives aligned with frameworks.

Engage with stakeholders across farms, leadership, and regulatory and industry bodiesIdentify opportunities for collaboration, funding, and partnershipsQualificationsThe Desired Skills And Experience For This Opportunity AreYou may be early in your career or recently graduated, or you may have up to two years’ experience in a related role, we’re open to the right person with the right attitudeA passion for sustainability and a strong affinity with the cropping or agricultural industry is essentialRelevant qualifications in sustainability, environmental science, agriculture, natural resource management, or a related fieldExperience with climate risk analysis, decarbonisation planning, or nature-related impact measurement is a plus, but not a mustAbility to coordinate internal and external stakeholders across technical and operational contextsStrong analytical, reporting and project management skillsA collaborative, proactive and adaptable working styleAdditional InformationWhat Warakirri Will Offer YouA growing business that is genuinely committed to sustainability and long-term agricultural leadershipA supportive and knowledgeable team across both farming and head office operationsCompetitive remunerationFlexibility to work across both strategic and hands-on areas of sustainabilityAccess to our Employee Assistance Program, including wellbeing, nutrition, sleep, and finance supportA collaborative workplace where innovation, learning and sustainability are encouragedIndustry leading parental care for both primary and secondary carerA role that connects you to on-the-ground farming impact, and national-level strategyIf you’re looking for a role where you can shape, implement and grow sustainability outcomes in a values-led agricultural organisation, we would love to hear from you.

We will start phone screening applicants around the 13th of August. If you are applying during or around that time, feel free to reach out to see where we are in the process. Please apply via the link below. If you have any questions before applying, feel free to contact Niki Bosman at niki. bosman@warakirri. com. au or 0439 703 866.