Sustainability & Community Impact Analyst

Job Description Are you ready to embark on a distinctive career opportunity with People First Bank? Following the merger of People's Choice and Heritage Bank in March 2023, we are on an exciting journey to unify our member focus, products, services, and technology under a single company name and brand. People First Bank embodies our commitment to prioritising people above all else. Join People First Bank, powered by People's Choice and Heritage Bank, as Sustainability & Community Impact Analyst and play a key role in supporting the activities of the Sustainability & Community Impact team. About the role: As a Sustainability & Community Impact Analyst you play a key role in supporting the data analysis, report preparation, systems administration, project coordination and communication activities of the Sustainability & Community Impact team. These activities also support People First Bank's key strategic pillar of 'Doing Good'. You will have the opportunity to operate across each domain within the team and collaborate with stakeholders throughout the business to progress initiatives and improve our bank's sustainability and community impact capability. What you'll be doing:

• Engage and collaborate with members of the Sustainability & Community Impact team and colleagues across the organisation to support and promote People First Bank's sustainability agenda.
• Effectively analyse, interpret and report on complex data, concepts and ideas with a focus on identifying opportunities and risks that are important to our members employees, communities and the environment.
• Produce regular sustainability performance metrics and indicators for internal reporting and publication.
• Drive the annual carbon neutral certification process, including the development of the Public Disclosure Statement, technical review and strategy regarding the purchase of offsets.
• Support the delivery of communications and engagement with internal stakeholders.
• Be part of a highly collaborative team environment, participating in research, project activity and initiatives in support of People First Bank's 'Doing Good' strategic objectives.

About You: We are looking for an analytically minded person who is passionate about developing their career and expertise within the Sustainability & Community Impact team. Required Knowledge & Experience:

• Experience in sustainability, financial services and/or analysis.
• Strong research and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to analyse and manipulate large data sets to extract relevant insights.
• Experience contributing to reports, with the ability to present information in clear, concise, and engaging ways.
• Project coordination and/or administration experience, including strong skills with programs including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Demonstrates strong values and ethics and is a strategic problem solver who is able to role model a sustainability and solutions focused mindset to the team and stakeholders.
• Highly developed organisational skills and the capacity to manage competing demands.
• Knowledge of ESG and climate datasets and reporting standards and understanding of B Corp principles would be highly desirable, as would experience in developing communication strategies and change management.

Who are we? People First Bank powered by People's Choice and Heritage Bank. With over 720,000 members and 1,900 employees, we are committed to creating a better future for our members and the communities we serve. We have dual head offices in Toowoomba and Adelaide, and 95 branches across South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory, trading under brands, People First Bank, Heritage Bank and People's Choice. Putting 'People First' starts with our team members and we are committed to creating an outstanding working environment where you feel supported, can continue to develop and are proud advocates of our members and our business. Why you'll love working here: We believe the little extras can make a big difference in supporting your success! We offer a range of attractive benefits for our team members including career development opportunities, discounts on financial products and services, and celebrate the work of our people through our peer driven recognition program. Some benefits include:

• Paid parental leave and special leave provisions.
• Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements.
• Employee banking benefits and discounted insurances.
• Career development opportunities, and ongoing training, coaching and support.
• A dedicated Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to access in times of need.
• Paid volunteering days and access to a diverse range of community and charitable initiatives.

Apply Now! If you are ready to join a supportive team who are passionate about the work they do and the results they achieve, then apply now. Submit your application, including a cover letter and a current resume by 12 noon Friday 15 March 2024. If you have any questions or would like to discuss anything in more detail, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team: careers@peopleschoicecu.com.au or hr.recruitment@heritage.com.au We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate disability, illness or injury, to enable everyone to equitably participate in our selection process.