Position summary

Zenith Energy, which designs, funds, builds and operates advanced renewable energy hybrid power systems, is hiring an ESG Analyst into its Finance & IT team at its Perth head office. The role supports Zenith’s sustainability objectives through accurate emissions data collection, analysis and reporting, while helping coordinate mandatory and voluntary ESG reporting and improvement projects, with a focus on Net Zero scenario monitoring, emissions accounting, and sustainability and climate-related disclosures.

Why this role matters

Zenith is on a journey to Net Zero by 2035, integrating thermal generation, solar, wind and battery storage. The role translates energy and emissions data into clear insights that support internal and external reporting, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, helping Zenith track and deliver on its decarbonisation commitments.

Key responsibilities

• Collect and analyse data by gathering, validating and analysing energy, emissions and other sustainability data for customer, regulatory and climate-related reporting.
• Automate ESG processes by improving ESG data collection, validation and reporting through business systems and carbon accounting platforms.
• Support assurance by maintaining evidence, preparing reconciliations and responding to auditor and assurance provider enquiries.
• Prepare sustainability and climate reporting aligned with GRI, NGER, GHG Protocol and AASB S2 requirements, and maintain emissions forecasts and Net Zero pathways, monitoring performance against targets.
• Produce ESG reports for customers, management, Board and external audiences, maintaining action trackers and coordinating responses to reporting and assurance queries.
• Support ESG programs including materiality assessments, stakeholder engagement, supplier ESG assessments and ESG policy administration, and prepare clear ESG communications.

Team and stakeholders

The role sits in Zenith’s Finance & IT team and works across finance, operations and legal, with internal teams, investors, clients, suppliers, regulators and external assurance providers.

Key details

• Permanent, full-time, Monday to Friday, based at Zenith’s Perth (Rivervale) head office.
• Benefits include a discretionary bonus, up to 8 weeks paid parental leave, novated leasing, a study support program and an employee referral bonus.

Requirements

Essential

• A bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, business, accounting, energy, engineering or a related discipline.
• 1-2 years’ relevant post-degree experience, including using carbon accounting platforms, emissions accounting and Net Zero target tracking.
• Working knowledge of relevant reporting frameworks (GRI, AASB S2, GHG Protocol and NGER).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver to timeframes and budgets, with strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Preferred

• Experience in climate-related sustainability reporting, climate modelling, scenario analysis and SBTi.
• Energy sector experience and formal training in business analysis, project management or climate-related sustainability reporting.