Project Manager - Climate Reporting

• Location: Sydney

• Type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract, full time

• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

• An exciting opportunity to join QBE as we build out our climate transition plan

• Click here to discover what it's like to be a part of QBE Group  

The opportunity

As Project Manager, Climate Reporting, you will be part of QBE’s Group Sustainability function and work closely with Group Finance and subject matter experts across the business. You will lead the project management of the Group’s climate reporting policies and guidance, and drive the delivery of climate‑related financial disclosures for the Annual Report. This includes recommending disclosures informed by QBE’s business strategy, evolving market practice, and current and upcoming mandatory climate reporting requirements

Your new role

• Manage project milestones, resources and budget in accordance with the Sustainability Reporting Program for multiple workstreams across Group functions (e.g. GHG emissions calculations, data and systems, financial modelling, policy and transition plan delivery)

• Monitor overall project status and milestones and regularly report progress and status

• Lead project meetings, document clear and accountable actions and monitor delivery by action owners

• Facilitate process workshops and development of supporting materials, seeking and coordinating inputs from workstream owners

• Identify and report risks, issues and decisions via the programme governance framework, including maintenance of RAID log

• Maintain documentation of project deliverables

• Facilitate engagement with stakeholders from all functions (e.g. sustainability, underwriting, IT) to ensure the project is delivered to plan, on time and within budget

• Manage the expectations of stakeholders to ensure issues are escalated, addressed and resolved promptly

• Ensure alignment of project outcomes and deliverables across reporting and transition plan workstreams

• Maintain regular workstream status reporting

About QBE

• At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.   

• We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.  

• What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. 

About you

Our ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience. Insurance industry experience is advantageous. You will have:.

• Strong project management and planning capabilities

• Proven experience of dealing with people at all levels in the organisation, strong stakeholder management experience and the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence within a global team.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Highly effective in planning and forecasting project delivery and managing outcomes

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from: 

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance 

• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice 

• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super 

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here. 

Rewards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards: 

• 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program 

• 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards  

• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates 

To learn more about our achievements, click here. 

How to Apply

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment. 

Your career. At the heart of it.  

QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [email protected]. 

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.