ESG Governance Manager

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 thing We are in it together We give a damn We get it done 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 documentation Lead the delivery of key ESG reporting obligations, including sustainability reporting (ASRS/AASB S2), ESG reporting, Modern Slavery reporting and other mandatory disclosures Coordinate external assurance, audit and verification activities, ensuring reporting is supported by robust controls, evidence and documentation Facilitate ESG governance forums and working groups while tracking risks, actions, dependencies and deliverables across the ESG program Partner with stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Risk, People & Culture, Supply Chain, Property and Strategy to coordinate ESG activities and reporting inputs Monitor ESG performance metrics, oversee data governance processes and support progress reporting against ESG targets and commitments Prepare ESG reporting and governance materials for the Board, Audit & Risk Committee and ESG Committee, ensuring consistency and quality of disclosures Monitor emerging ESG regulations and reporting requirements, recommending governance and reporting enhancements where required 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 discipline Experience managing ESG governance, compliance and reporting obligations in a listed environment Experience coordinating assurance, audit or regulatory reporting programs Understanding of ESG and sustainability reporting frameworks such as ASRS, ISSB, TCFD, GRI and Modern Slavery reporting Exposure to Board and Committee governance processes Strong project management, reporting and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to influence outcomes and drive accountability 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 Group Discounts across Bapcor products and services, including our Retail and Trade brands Industry leading policies to support your work/ life balance (gender neutral parental leave, purchase leave, volunteer leave etc…) Paid birthday leave Wellbeing support Novated 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 [email protected] 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.