GreenCollar is Australia’s leading ecosystem services project developer and market investor, with over 200 projects spanning 5 million hectares of active conservation as well as a growing international portfolio of work targeting nature-based solutions in carbon abatement, biodiversity conservation, water security and plastics circularity. We aim to prove that the best way to achieve lasting environmental outcomes is to enable markets to direct long-term finance towards sustainable land management practices and ecosystem services.
We work in partnership with farmers, graziers, traditional owners and other land managers to develop high quality, high integrity nature-based projects that deliver economic, environmental and social benefits.
About the role
GreenCollar is currently recruiting for a Senior Associate. This is a permanent full-time role reporting into the Chief Investment Officer. This role will be responsible for closely working alongside the Chief Investment Officer and broader team to drive the structuring, marketing and sales of GreenCollar’s suite of environmental products (across carbon, water quality and biodiversity) across key corporate, institutional and government client segments.
The location for the role is flexible. The position will preferably be located in our Sydney head office or remotely from anywhere else in Australia for the right candidate.
Key responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:
- Work closely with the leadership and broader GC team to execute the environmental markets demand strategy including leading the development of client pitch decks and associated client engagement materials
- Drive the strategy, analysis, and delivery of market-leading voluntary net zero, ESG and Safeguard mechanism compliance solutions across the corporate and institutional client segments
- Develop and manage a portfolio of corporate and SME clients including delivering on their environmental product requirements
- Manage the cross functional GC relationships, process, and systems to ensure efficient and effective sale and execution of our suite of environmental products
- Proactively drive the design and implementation of innovative structuring solutions and strategic decision-making process using investment and financial modelling analysis
- Pursue, evaluate and support the negotiation and execution of structured long-term environmental product off-take agreements
- Foster an environment of curiosity and proactivity within the team
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in humanities or any other relevant field
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience across the banking or professional services industry
- Being able to effectively support all aspects of the environmental credit sales process
- Highly proficient in business writing, pitch preparation and presentations
- Experience working in a complex, fast moving environment, dealing professionally with multiple stakeholders
- Able to work effectively with minimal supervision
- A team player with excellent people management skills
- Demonstrated high level planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate, present and influence all levels of the organisation, including Executive and C-level.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks and display initiative.
Why join GreenCollar?
- A dynamic, growing and innovative leader in the Ecosystem Services market space
- Flexible and hybrid work environment
- Competitive remuneration package
- Supportive and dedicated team environment
- 5 weeks’ annual leave
- Wellbeing leave
- Volunteer leave
- Gender-neutral parental leave
- Regular social club activities and events (in person/online)
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment as we believe a diverse and varied workforce is an asset to our company and crucial to our long-term success.
How to Apply:
If this sounds like you, apply now by submitting your resume and an optional covering letter summarising your experience and outlining why you are interested in the role.
If you’re curious to know more then please reach out to the Human Resources team via [email protected] .
If you can see yourself working at GreenCollar, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
If you’re keen to apply and need reasonable adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
To learn more about your next opportunity at GreenCollar visit https://www.greencollar.com.au .
Please note only people with the right to work in Australia will be considered.
Applications close COB, Friday 27 June 2025.
