ESG Reporting and Governance Senior Advisor
We're reimagining the way Australians live, work, and play. We own and manage some of the most recognisable and loved retail destinations across Australia.
We’re evolving our portfolio into destinations that offer a broad selection of retail, residential, and office spaces. Through our diverse portfolio, data-led decision-making, and nationwide development pipeline, we do things differently.
We are Vicinity.
Role purpose
12-month contract role - open to either part time (minimum 3 days) or full time applicants
Support the delivery of Vicinity’s ESG roadmap focussed on delivery of our modern slavery program and reporting .
At Vicinity Centres, we’re committed to creating long-term value for our communities, partners and stakeholders. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, t he role has a particular focus on supporting and strengthening Vicinity’s modern slavery program .
The role also supports ESG data collection, analysis and business reporting .
The Opportunity
This is a high-impact role supporting the delivery of Vicinity’s ESG roadmap, with a particular focus on strengthening our modern slavery program , governance and reporting .
This role offers the opportunity to drive practical, business-aligned outcomes that contribute to long-term social impact and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations .
Key Responsibilities
Work with internal teams to l ead the implementation of Vicinity’s modern slavery strategy and program including supplier due diligence, risk assessments and worker voice grievance mechanisms.
Manage the development of Vicinity’s Annual Modern Slavery Statement, ensuring accuracy, integrity and alignment to legislative requirements .
Partner with Procurement, Risk and other business stakeholders to embed modern slavery controls and practices into day-to-day operations .
Coordinate preparation of ESG disclosures for the Modern Slavery Statement and Annual Report , including liaising with internal business units to oversee data collation and validation .
Work with key stakeholders to s upport the uplift and implementation of Indigenous procurement initiatives
Collaborate across the business to embed ESG considerations into procurement and operational processes .
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of policies, frameworks and governance practices .
Key Relationships
You will work closely with a broad stakeholder group including:
ESG and Sustainability, Procurement, Risk & Compliance, Legal and People
Operations and Development teams
Senior leadership and external industry bodies
About You
You’re a commercially minded ESG and sustainability professional who brings a strong understanding of modern slavery risk and governance practices and programs within a large organisation along with broader sustainability and ESG reporting frameworks .
You will bring:
Experience in managing or facilitating modern slavery programs , including supplier due diligence, risk assessments and reporting , in a large commercial organisation .
A strong understanding of ESG risk s, opportunities and commercial drivers .
Experience contributing to ESG reporting and disclosures, including data collection and validation .
Strong stakeholder engagement skills , with the ability to work effectively across business functions .
Excellent analytical, communication and project management capability, with the ability to manage competing priorities .
Why Vicinity?
Our benefits program focuses on creating an awesome place to work in which our people are rewarded and recognised. This includes:
Flexible working options
Birthday leave & purchased additional leave
$1,000 worth of VCX securities rewarded for eligible team members
Generous Parental Leave
We live and work by our values of Respect, Integrity, Customer Focus, Collaboration and Excellence. They are the foundation to everything we do and provide us a north star with which we can shape meaningful places where communities connect.
At Vicinity we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where we attract, retain and develop our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
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Email: talent.acquisition@vicinity.com.au
Phone: +61 3 7001 4000 (request to speak to our Talent Acquisition team)
Note: To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have existing, relevant Australian work rights. At the later stages of the recruitment process the shortlisted candidate/candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal History Background/Police Check as a mandatory part of the process. Additional qualification checks may also be required dependant on role and level.