ESG Governance Manager

Company Description

You may not have heard of Bapcor, but you will know our brands.

Our businesses – including Burson, Autobarn, Midas, Truckline, BNT and JAS – are inside cars, on four-wheel drives and all over trucks.

We are an ASX listed company whose business spans the end-to-end aftermarket supply chain covering trade, retail, networks and service.

In joining our team, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive business with more than 900 locations and 5,000 team members across Australia, New Zealand and Thailand.

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment where our people can thrive and do their best work.

We’re also passionate about our delivering for our customers, and living our values of:

We do the right thingWe are in it togetherWe give a damnWe get it done

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced ESG Governance Manager to join our Legal team, reporting to the General Counsel & Company Secretary.

This newly created role will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing Bapcor's ESG governance framework, regulatory reporting obligations, assurance activities and cross-functional ESG programs.

Acting as the central point of coordination across the Bapcor group of companies, you will work closely with Legal, Finance, Risk, People & Culture, Supply Chain and senior leadership teams to ensure ESG obligations are effectively governed, reported and aligned with regulatory requirements and Board expectations.

This role is ideally suited to someone with experience in ESG, governance, legal, risk, finance or sustainability reporting who enjoys operating across multiple stakeholders and driving outcomes through influence and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and maintain Bapcor's ESG governance framework, policies, reporting obligations and supporting documentationLead the delivery of key ESG reporting obligations, including sustainability reporting (ASRS/AASB S2), ESG reporting, Modern Slavery reporting and other mandatory disclosuresCoordinate external assurance, audit and verification activities, ensuring reporting is supported by robust controls, evidence and documentationFacilitate ESG governance forums and working groups while tracking risks, actions, dependencies and deliverables across the ESG programPartner with stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Risk, People & Culture, Supply Chain, Property and Strategy to coordinate ESG activities and reporting inputsMonitor ESG performance metrics, oversee data governance processes and support progress reporting against ESG targets and commitmentsPrepare ESG reporting and governance materials for the Board, Audit & Risk Committee and ESG Committee, ensuring consistency and quality of disclosuresMonitor emerging ESG regulations and reporting requirements, recommending governance and reporting enhancements where required

Qualifications

You are a highly organised governance professional who can effectively coordinate complex reporting programs and build strong relationships across a broad range of stakeholders.

You will bring:

5+ years' experience in ESG, sustainability, legal, risk, finance or a related disciplineExperience managing ESG governance, compliance and reporting obligations in a listed environmentExperience coordinating assurance, audit or regulatory reporting programsUnderstanding of ESG and sustainability reporting frameworks such as ASRS, ISSB, TCFD, GRI and Modern Slavery reportingExposure to Board and Committee governance processesStrong project management, reporting and stakeholder engagement skillsAbility to influence outcomes and drive accountability

Additional Information

Why join Bapcor?

At Bapcor, we focus on what matters most for our customers, team members and the communities we serve. We go the extra mile to get the job done and always live our values.

In joining our team, you can access:

Diverse career opportunities within the Bapcor GroupDiscounts across Bapcor products and services, including our Retail and Trade brandsIndustry leading policies to support your work/ life balance (gender neutral parental leave, purchase leave, volunteer leave etc…)Paid birthday leaveWellbeing supportNovated leasing and more

We pride ourselves on our inclusive work environment, and encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, gender identity, abilities and backgrounds, providing a recruitment experience that’s fair, free from bias and accessible. If you need to inquire about reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email careers@bapcor.com

No Recruitment Agencies Please!

While we understand that recruitment agencies would love to offer their support, we kindly request all agencies to refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting. All applications should be submitted directly by candidates.