Climate Action Specialist

Closing date: 15 May


We’ve never been ‘just a bank’. Just like you should never be ‘just an employee’. We’re united in our belief that in banking, better can be bigger, and together we’re making it happen.

It starts here. With Bendigo Bank… and you.

Success for the IR and ESG Department is to continue to drive positive outcomes while engaging with active and potential shareholders which align to Bendigo’s business strategy. Join a small, non-hierarchical team that are collaborative, support each other, and incredibly passionate about making a difference! Be part of an organisation where your input is valued and the work you do will make a real impact for climate change, now and for the future.


The role of Climate Action Specialist (B&A) is responsible for partnering with the Business and Agribusiness (B&A) division to bring their climate approach to life.

Drive the development of the required two Transition Plans in B&A, alongside target setting.
Responsible for the Bank’s climate governance, including the management of associated working groups and outputs, climate reporting (both internal Executive and Board Reporting and the external Climate-related Disclosure), and climate projects outlined in the CNAP (for example, the Bank’s approach to nature risk).
Support the B&A division in the delivery of the broader CNAP and ESG & Sustainability Business Plan, partnering on sustainability initiatives (including Modern Slavery), conducting research to support the division, sourcing inputs into reporting and tactical implementation of the ESG & Sustainability Communications and Capability Plan.

We are open locations in our Head Offices in Sydney, Bendigo, Melbourne or Brisbane.

We offer flexible work options that put our people first, and a hybrid model of minimum two days per week in the office, increasing to 60% in July 2025.


What you’ll bring to the role
To succeed in this role, we’d love you to have:

Experience in managing or integrating climate risk or transition planning within larger organisations (banking experience preferable).
Strong written and verbal communication skills ideally with production of documentation including climate reports or disclosures, committee papers, Sustainability Business Plans
The ability to provide detailed data-driven insights and recommend appropriate actions or communications as a result of these insights
Exhibited proficiency in cultivating and effectively managing relationships with employees at all levels to ensure delivery and high levels of governance and accountability
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (e.g. Science, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Economics, Commerce, Law, Public Policy)
Attention to detail and intellectual curiosity, ability to effectively work on multiple projects
A self-starter who can combine their passion for this specialisation with a pragmatic approach

So, why work for us?
Want big impact that matters? Here, you’ll know your work directly benefits the customers and communities we all serve.

You’ll also get access to a great range of benefits, including:

Flexibility means different things for different people. Whether it’s hybrid work, flexible hours, a compressed work week, job-sharing or something different, our flexible work options are designed to put people first
Health and wellbeing support, including discounted gym memberships, private health insurance options, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family members
Opportunities to take your learning to the next level through our corporate university ‘BEN U’ or at an external provider of your choice

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business. We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury, or disability to equitably participate in the selection process.


Still in two minds?

Research suggests 60% of women and underrepresented groups might stop here, even after getting as far as drafting an application. We believe that diversity makes every team stronger, so even if you don’t tick every box we still want to see your application!


We’re making better, bigger. And we’ll get there with you.
Now’s the time to set your sights even higher – on the future you and the future career you deserve.