Location: Sydney
Type: 12 month fixed term contract, full time
Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working
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The opportunity
As the Sustainability Controls Assurance manager, you will lead the development and extension of a control assurance framework in across the Sustainability function and for sustainability disclosures. This is a high‑visibility role suited to someone who thrives in complex environments, builds strong relationships, and brings deep expertise in ESG assurance, risk, and internal control.
Your new role
Play a pivotal role in designing, enhancing, and overseeing QBE’s sustainability control and assurance framework.
Partner across Sustainability, Statutory Reporting, Risk, Internal Audit and the business
Lead the development of a robust governance environment that keeps pace with emerging regulatory standards and QBE’s strategic ambitions
Provide strategic oversight of sustainability data quality, disclosures, and control testing across global business units
Drive improvements in sustainability reporting processes
Identify emerging sustainability risks, advising on control remediation, and supporting cross‑functional teams through issue management.
Act as a senior escalation point to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
Lead any sustainability internal audit engagements
Champion best‑practice sustainability governance and helping embed strong risk culture across Sustainability.
Ensure compliance with reporting timeframes, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
Proactively identify improvements that can be made to data quality, processes and methodology of GHG emissions calculations and update relevant policy documents as calculations are developed and refined
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
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with prior experience in the development of reporting processes and systems. You will also have:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities and an ability to work systematically through complex matters.
A hands-on approach to achieving required outcomes and improving the processes used to achieve those outcomes.
An ability to produce high quality outputs whilst working to tight deadlines and under pressure.
Strong skills in excel, word, power point and the ability to quickly become highly efficient in the use of new systems.
Experience working as part of a global organisation would be highly advantageous
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 recruitment@qbe.com.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Financial Accounting, Financial Data Reporting, Financial Regulation, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Process Refinement, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Team ManagementHow to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.