Senior Consultant, Carbon (Commercial Advisory)
Location: Sydney/Melbourne
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Carbon Markets / ACCUs / Carbon / Commercial Advisory
Our Client
Our client is a leading climate solutions and technology partner supporting businesses on the path to net zero. With offices in Melbourne and Sydney, they provide commercial and capital advisory services focused on the energy transition, alongside corporate and institutional brokerage across energy, carbon, and environmental markets. Their services are powered by a proprietary software platform that enables data-driven decision-making in carbon and energy markets.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Consultant - Carbon Advisory to join their Sydney/Melbourne office. This role focuses on Australia's carbon market, supporting both demand and supply-side stakeholders. You will work within a dynamic 3-4 person project team, advising carbon project developers and buyers on commercialization strategies, market engagement, and capital structuring.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise carbon project developers on commercialization strategies, including buyer identification, investment risk assessment, and capital raising.
- Lead competitive offtake processes for ACCUs, including offer solicitation, shortlisting, and recommendation.
- Own and maintain the proprietary ACCU price forecast model and scenario analysis.
- Deliver client projects with a focus on execution and strategic outcomes.
- Support business development activities such as proposal and pitch creation.
- Mentor junior team members including analysts and consultants.
Qualifications & Experience
- 4-6 years of experience in Australia's carbon sector, working with carbon project developers or Safeguard Mechanism entities.
- Exposure to international carbon markets (especially Asia) is a plus.
- Strong project delivery and management skills.
- Advanced analytical and quantitative skills (Excel proficiency required; programming experience is a bonus).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Prior consulting or advisory experience is preferred.
- Team-oriented with a proactive and self-starting approach.
Why Should You Apply?
- Join a mission-driven team accelerating the energy transition and carbon market development.
- Work on high-impact projects across Australia and Asia.
- Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-focused culture.
- Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.
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