Australia’s mandatory climate reporting regime is now in effect. From 1 January 2025, Group 1 entities — large listed companies, financial institutions, and major superannuation funds — are required to report against AASB S2 and the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards. Group 2 and Group 3 entities follow in 2026 and 2027.
The demand for professionals who can navigate climate-related financial disclosures, emissions accounting, scenario analysis, and TCFD-aligned governance has surged — and the talent pool to support The Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) has not kept pace.
Talent Nation has spent over a decade building deep networks in sustainability, ESG, and climate. We are uniquely positioned to connect your organisation with the professionals you need to meet your reporting obligations — whether you’re building a team from scratch or filling a critical single hire.
The Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) AASB S2 is Australia’s mandatory climate-related financial disclosure standard, issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board. It aligns with IFRS S2 from the International Sustainability Standards Board and builds on the framework developed by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures. The standard requires organisations to disclose climate-related risks, opportunities, governance oversight, strategy, and measurable financial impacts.
Implementation is phased across Group 1, 2 and 3 entities, with large listed organisations and financial institutions reporting first. Over time, the requirements expand to capture more businesses across Australia.
To comply, organisations now need internal capability in climate risk assessment, emissions measurement, scenario analysis, financial modelling, and ESG reporting. Demand for experienced climate and sustainability professionals is accelerating, creating acute talent shortages as reporting deadlines approach.
Sustainability Reporting Manager – Leads sustainability and ESG reporting programs, ensuring compliance with AASB S2, IFRS S2 and related disclosure frameworks.
Climate Disclosure Manager – Oversees climate-related financial disclosures, governance reporting, and regulatory alignment.
AASB S2 Reporting Analyst – Supports mandatory climate reporting through data analysis, documentation, and financial impact assessment.
ESG Data Analyst – Manages ESG metrics, data integrity, controls, and reporting accuracy across systems.
Sustainability Assurance Manager – Prepares disclosures for internal and external audit, strengthening controls and verification processes.
Climate Reporting Coordinator – Coordinates cross-functional inputs to deliver compliant, board-ready climate reports.
Climate Risk Manager – Identifies, assesses, and manages physical and transition climate risks across operations and value chains.
Head of Climate Risk – Provides enterprise-wide oversight of climate risk governance, strategy, and regulatory alignment.
Climate Scenario Analysis Manager – Develops scenario modelling to assess long-term financial and operational climate impacts.
TCFD Implementation Manager – Embeds climate governance, strategy, risk, and metrics aligned to TCFD and AASB S2 principles.
Climate Transition Planning Manager – Designs and delivers credible transition plans aligned to decarbonisation targets.
Physical and Transition Risk Analyst – Conducts technical risk analysis to quantify exposure and inform strategic decision-making.
Carbon Accounting Manager – Leads greenhouse gas (GHG) measurement, reporting, and compliance programs.
Scope 3 Emissions Manager – Manages complex value chain emissions data and supplier engagement strategies.
Emissions Data Analyst – Analyses emissions datasets to support reporting, forecasting, and reduction initiatives.
GHG Inventory Manager – Develops and maintains compliant greenhouse gas inventories across multiple business units.
Value Chain Emissions Specialist – Identifies emissions hotspots and supports supplier decarbonisation programs.
Head of Sustainability Reporting – Oversees enterprise-wide sustainability and climate disclosure strategy.
ESG Director – Provides executive leadership across ESG integration, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
Head of ESG – Leads ESG strategy, governance, and regulatory compliance across the organisation.
Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) – Executive-level leader responsible for sustainability vision, risk oversight, and long-term value creation.
Sustainability Governance Manager – Strengthens board reporting, policies, and governance frameworks aligned to AASB S2 and ESG standards.
The skills required for The Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) AASB S2 compliance span accounting, climate science, data analytics, governance, and risk management. Organisations need professionals who translate climate risk into financially material disclosures.
AASB S2 is new and highly technical, so many sustainability professionals lack deep disclosure experience. ESG capability exists, but practical exposure to financial reporting and scenario analysis remains limited.
General recruiters often struggle because climate reporting requires specialist understanding of ESG frameworks and regulatory nuance. Without sector knowledge, assessing technical capability and long-term fit becomes difficult.
Talent Nation provides ESG and climate recruitment expertise with deep networks and sector insight, enabling organisations to secure talent aligned to compliance and strategic objectives.
