Work on one of Australia's most ESG-credentialled real estate portfolios, GRESB 5 Star rated and ranked first in its peer group at the 2025 Standing Investment Benchmark
$20.8 billion across office, industrial and retail, with a net zero by 2050 roadmap and active NABERS and Green Star targets across the portfolio
Hybrid working and genuine flexibility
Structured development pathways within CBRE's national sustainability practice
Industry-leading parental leave and family-inclusive benefits
Sydney Land of the Gadigal People OR Melbourne Land of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people
CBRE is seeking an ESG Advisor to join the team managing sustainability strategy and reporting across a national portfolio on behalf of IFM Investors, one of Australia's largest unlisted property fund managers.
IFM's real estate funds hold GRESB 5 Star ratings, their flagship fund ranked first in its peer group at the 2025 GRESB Standing Investment Benchmark, and individual assets are targeting 5.5 Star NABERS Energy ratings and full electrification. This is a portfolio where sustainability outcomes are tied directly to long-term investment performance, and your work will reflect that.
In this role, you will:
Build and maintain ESG data management and monitoring across energy, water and waste, tracking performance against portfolio targets
Analyse ESG metrics and portfolio performance to surface insights and support client reporting, including contributions to GRESB and NABERS cycles
Identify sustainability initiatives and develop business cases for implementation
Partner with IFM's Sustainability and Engineering teams, CBRE Facilities and Experience teams and external stakeholders to drive on-the-ground outcomes
About You
You are a few years into your ESG or sustainability career and ready to work on a portfolio that matches your ambition.
Two to five years of experience in an ESG, sustainability or related discipline, with exposure to the built environment or property sector preferred
Working knowledge of NABERS, GRESB or similar reporting frameworks and platforms
Strong analytical skills and confidence translating complex data into clear stakeholder communication
Tertiary qualifications in sustainability, property, engineering or a related field
Why CBRE? CBRE is the world's largest commercial real estate services firm. Our sustainability practice works across some of Australia's most significant portfolios, giving you access to scale and client calibre that would take years to build elsewhere.
Portfolio-level ESG leadership with a client that sets the benchmark, not one still finding its feet
Hybrid work arrangements and flexibility built into how the team operates
Structured learning and national career mobility across CBRE's broad business
A high-performance team culture that rewards curiosity and impact
Can we inspire you to join us? At CBRE, our unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion begins with you. We are strengthening our inclusive culture, so everyone feels safe, valued, and heard. Because when you belong, we all succeed. We welcome and encourage First Nations People to apply. Be inspired to elevate your career to new heights.
We look forward to hearing from you! #WeAreCBRE
Please note the successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment background screening by our external third-party provider. Applicant AI Use Disclosure: We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
