Who is QAL?

Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) is an accomplished airport operator which owns and operates Gold Coast, Townsville, Mount Isa and Longreach airports – connecting the Gold Coast and northern NSW, along with regional Queensland, to the rest of the country and beyond. Our company has a vision to engage customers, connect communities and deliver exceptional experiences – and a commitment to delivering for the communities where we operate. We have been formally recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work – Certified’ organisation four times and were recently awarded Work180 accreditation as a champion for gender equity for the second year in a row. Our company is working towards Net Zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

There has never been a better time to join us.

What you’ll contribute to:

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Analyst – Sustainability and Climate Reporting to join the QAL team.  This is a permanent full-time position that would suit a motivated professional with experience in the sustainability or climate reporting space.

In this newly created role, you will lead the implementation and delivery of AASB S2 Climate-related Disclosures, prepare the Group’s carbon footprint and manage its Airport Carbon Accreditation and associated carbon management and stakeholder plans across all four airports. You’ll also be responsible for implementing tools to improve QAL’s sustainability and climate reporting, including carbon accounting software.

Norbert is based at QAL’s Management Centre, just 200 metres from Bilinga Beach, he shares his experience working with the company:

‘In almost twenty years working for QAL I have found my experience to be rewarding, and the leadership team welcoming and respectful. Working as part of the environment team, QAL has always had a genuine commitment to ensuring sound environmental performance and a desire to achieve leading practice in several areas. One these areas includes sustainability, which has had a key focus over recent years.

From a culture perspective, QAL encourages collaboration, innovation and open communication. Leaders are approachable and supportive and hard work is recognised and success celebrated.

I’m grateful for the experience and the relationships I built working at QAL and would recommend QAL to anyone looking for a workplace that values its people and invests in their success.’

How will you make an impact:

The right candidate will be degree qualified within an accounting or environmental discipline and possess a minimum of 4 years’ experience working in a similar setting. The Sustainability team is a small team which operates at a high cadence. You’ll be afforded the opportunity to work independently and be expected to remain fluid when prioritising your work.

Key deliverables/responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and analyse QAL’s carbon footprint including all GHG Protocol Scope 3 categories, automating this as far as possible and ensuring robust data governance and high data quality;
• Drive QAL’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) application and renewals for all four airports and ensure these are delivered in line with Board commitments;
• Support the implementation and annual delivery of AASB S2 Climate-related disclosures for QAL,;
• Implement tools to improve the effectiveness, cost, quality, transparency and/or speed of sustainability reporting, such as carbon accounting software and an energy usage dashboard;
• Act as Secretariat for QAL’s Carbon Management Committee, preparing agendas, materials and minutes and driving progress against the Net Zero plan;
• Provide robust and timely sustainability and climate data to any other processes and accreditations such as the GRESB assessment, tenant emission calculations and/or sustainability-linked loans;
• Ensure robust governance and high quality of all sustainability and climate data, including checking and validating data, continually improving data sources and credibility, and educating our internal and external stakeholders in data provision; and
• Support the Sustainability team on ad-hoc data, analytic or other requests, as may be required.

In order to be successful in the role, you’ll need to have:

• Attention to detail and diligence to ensure high data quality.
• Curiosity and desire to continuously learn, comfort with being on the forefront of understanding and implementing change as climate and sustainability reporting standards and requirements continue to evolve.
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and find better ways to do things, so the quality and speed of QAL’s sustainability and climate reporting continues to mature.
• Knowledge of AASB, ISSB, TCFD, GHD Protocol and TNFD and ideally experience in the application of these.
• Knowledge and experience of carbon footprint measurement, beneficial if in the aviation industry.
• Proficiency in building and managing complex Excel spreadsheets and managing large amounts of data and complex calculations.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of various accreditation programs such as the ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation Program and the GRESB assessment.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to ensure continued support and uplift in carbon footprint measurement and understanding.

As part of your application please ensure your cover letter addresses the above criteria. We would value learning about your knowledge of AASB, ISSB, TCFD, GHD Protocol and TNFD and ideally your experience in the application of these.

What we offer you?

We’re a progressive organisation with a great culture which considers Environmental, Social and Governance as a key value driver.

Flexible working options are available for all employees. At QAL, we uphold the philosophy that the smooth integration of life and work benefits all. We call it ‘Living Well’.

QAL supports an inclusive approach and values diversity within the workplace. We aim to provide opportunities that allow individuals to reach their full potential regardless of their background, gender, age, work status, religious or cultural identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be required to adhere to QAL’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP), which includes pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing and have the ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).

Please review the Position Description by clicking Click Here or if you are on Seek, by copying the following location into your browser to access the Position Description through our careers site: https://qal.elmotalent.com.au/careers/QALcareers/jobs.