Principal Consultant - Climate Change & Net-Zero Strategy

Principal Consultant, Climate Change & Net-Zero Strategy (Perth)

SLR - Make Sustainability Happen

SLR is a global leader in environmental consulting, known for delivering high-impact sustainability solutions. With 1000+ professionals across APAC, we work with top-tier clients across industries to shape a more sustainable future. Our “One Team Culture” values diversity, collaboration, and excellence.

Your Role: Lead Climate Strategy in WA

We’re looking for a driven Principal Consultant to lead our Climate Change & Net-Zero Strategy services in Western Australia, while also supporting clients across Asia-Pacific. You’ll be the face of our climate advisory services in WA – building client relationships, leading projects, and driving growth.

You’ll work across APAC, delivering practical, high-quality solutions for clients in:

• Aligning with Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS).
• Climate risk and scenario analysis
• GHG emissions accounting (Scopes 1, 2 & 3)
• Net-zero and decarbonisation strategy
• Renewable energy and fleet transition planning

What you’ll do

• Lead & Grow : Build SLR’s presence in WA through business development, thought leadership, and client engagement.
• Deliver Projects : Manage end-to-end delivery of climate strategy projects, ensuring quality, insight, and impact.
• Inspire Teams : Mentor junior consultants, manage project teams, and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Shape Solutions : Develop new service offerings aligned with market needs and regulatory trends.

What you’ll bring

• 8+ years’ experience in climate change, sustainability, or related fields
• Proven expertise in:
  • Climate risk assessments & scenario analysis
  • GHG accounting (including Scope 3)
  • Net-zero, carbon neutral and other sustainability frameworks (including SBTi)
  • Decarbonisation strategy and implementation roadmaps
• A thorough understanding of the core requirements of the ASRS, as well as the TCFD recommendations and IFRS S2.
• A strong understanding of all, and expertise in some, of the core industries & sectors in WA, with a preference for experience in mining and minerals.
• Demonstrable experience in business development, client growth, and winning work.
• Ability to distil quantitative and qualitative data and communicate it succinctly to clients.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Our Benefits

We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.

You can find a comprehensive list here.

Next Steps

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.