Your business unit
- Climate Positive represents TEM’s origination division and is responsible for sourcing, developing and managing carbon projects, with established project portfolios split between its domestic and international operations.
- Climate Positive’s origination pipeline is comprised of Australian Human Induced Regeneration HIR and Environmental Planting, and International REDD+, and Cookstoves projects.
Your team
This role is an integral part of the Climate Positive Domestic team. You will be reporting to the Technical Director – Climate Positive and working closely with the Senior Carbon Projects Manager. This role has no direct reports.
Reporting line
The role reports to the Technical Director and is a member of the Climate Positive team.
Purpose of role
Deliver all aspects of carbon project development and implementation including:
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee all phases of carbon project development, including feasibility assessments, project design, monitoring, reporting, and regulatory submissions.
- Prepare, review, and interpret technical documentation, including feasibility studies, ACCU forecasts, environmental impact assessments, and carbon project design and monitoring reports.
- Develop and analyse environmental and carbon modelling data, including FullCAM outputs, to quantify environmental impacts from projects and project abatement potential.
- Review and interpret environmental and carbon methodologies, assessing project requirements in line with regulatory and sustainability standards.
- Generate and analyse carbon abatement and long-term environmental performance forecasts to support sustainable project outcomes.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with environmental legislation, project methodologies, and regulatory obligations, coordinating with relevant stakeholders and authorities.
- Undertake environmental impact assessments and risk analyses for new project opportunities to evaluate environmental risks and sustainability outcomes.
- Assist in the development and implementation of environmental and land management plans to meet sustainability objectives and project requirements.
- Provide technical guidance on environmental risk mitigation strategies, including regeneration checks, gateway audits, and sustainability best practices in line with government regulations.
- Advise on, develop and manage the environmental management aspects of carbon projects including co-benefit initiatives and resource conservation strategies.
- Manage communications and reporting with regulatory authorities and industry bodies regarding environmental performance, compliance, and project approvals.
- Collect, synthesis, and analyse environmental data, including carbon abatement metrics, land regeneration data, and monitoring outcomes, ensuring accurate reporting and interpretation.
- Coordinate spatial analysis and data management using GIS to monitor environmental conditions, land regeneration, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
- Develop and maintain environmental management tools and systems, including GIS platforms and data analysis software, to optimise sustainability outcomes.
- Maintain current knowledge of emerging environmental policies, carbon methodologies, and sustainability best practices to ensure ongoing compliance and alignment with industry standards.
The above list is not exhaustive, and the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the company.
Other duties
Fulfil other duties as required by management and other department personnel as requested/required.
Your skills & experience
The successful candidate will have sound business acumen and conceptual thinking skills whilst being passionate about being part of a high performing team that has a reputation and track record within the carbon market.
Key attributes include:
- 3+ years’ project management experience with Carbon Projects is essential.
- High working knowledge of the Australian carbon market, including the development of projects in key methods and systems is essential.
- Excellent client liaison skills, business development and negotiating skills.
- Highly organised, ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines, and remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, work in a team environment and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience with relevant software and digital tools including FullCAM , GIS or QGIS, Esri and Avenza is essential
Your qualification
Master’s degree in a related area such as Environmental Sciences, Environmental management, Earth Science, Conservation Science or Ecology
Our leadership philosophy
At TEM, leadership is a privilege, and at its core is a real desire to make a difference in the lives of our people, customer and communities in which we operate. Leadership is not tied to a title; it is a collection of beliefs and behaviours that energise others to achieve collective and sustainable outcomes that deliver impact. Our leaders at TEM put Customers and Communities first, are always learning and pursue our purpose by living our values.
This position description serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform other job-related tasks requested by management and as necessitated by the development of this role and the development of the business.
To apply
TEM is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.
Interested? Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by COB Thursday 14 August 2025.