Portfolio Manager - Sustainable Investment Private Markets
Sydney or Brisbane
Lead sustainable investing where it counts - private markets. Drive sustainable investment integration and stewardship across infrastructure, partnering with deal teams and external managers to strengthen long‑term outcomes.
Why join us?
We’re all about helping our members make the most of their money. And while they go after their goals, you can too. As Portfolio Manager – Sustainable Investment Private Markets, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how sustainability is embedded across Australian Retirement Trust’s private markets portfolio, with a primary focus on infrastructure.
You’ll lead the integration of financially material sustainability risks and opportunities into investment decision‑making, manager selection, asset management and stewardship activities. Working closely with internal deal teams and external managers, you’ll help ensure long‑term, resilient investment outcomes that are firmly in the best financial interests of our members.
This role also contributes to broader private markets asset classes including real estate, private equity and private credit, while supporting ART’s Net Zero Roadmap and broader sustainable investment strategy.
Day To Day, You'll
? Location: Sydney or Brisbane.
About You
It goes without saying you'll be a great communicator with top notch interpersonal skills. We'll also expect you to pick up problems and come up with quick, creative ways to solve them. It's quite likely you tick some of the following boxes too:
Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of over $330 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you’ll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.
Apply online now
Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust and apply now. Applications close Sunday, 17 May 2026.
We don’t want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you’ll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you’ve made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us – and recruitment is no different.
#hybrid
Lead sustainable investing where it counts - private markets. Drive sustainable investment integration and stewardship across infrastructure, partnering with deal teams and external managers to strengthen long‑term outcomes.
Why join us?
- You'll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
- Unleash your potential and build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
- Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
- In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.
We’re all about helping our members make the most of their money. And while they go after their goals, you can too. As Portfolio Manager – Sustainable Investment Private Markets, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how sustainability is embedded across Australian Retirement Trust’s private markets portfolio, with a primary focus on infrastructure.
You’ll lead the integration of financially material sustainability risks and opportunities into investment decision‑making, manager selection, asset management and stewardship activities. Working closely with internal deal teams and external managers, you’ll help ensure long‑term, resilient investment outcomes that are firmly in the best financial interests of our members.
This role also contributes to broader private markets asset classes including real estate, private equity and private credit, while supporting ART’s Net Zero Roadmap and broader sustainable investment strategy.
Day To Day, You'll
- Lead sustainable investment integration across infrastructure, embedding financially material sustainability risks and opportunities into due diligence, manager oversight and asset management.
- Partner with investment and deal teams on direct and co‑investment opportunities, assessing how sustainability factors impact financial performance.
- Engage external infrastructure managers and assets to drive sustainability‑led value creation aligned with ART’s expectations.
- Integrate climate‑related requirements into infrastructure portfolios to strengthen resilience to physical and transition risks and support ART’s Net Zero ambitions.
- Contribute to ESG data collection, analysis and insights, particularly across infrastructure, to support decision‑making and improved sustainable investment practices.
- Report on the effectiveness of private market integration and stewardship activities, highlighting risks, challenges and recommendations.
? Location: Sydney or Brisbane.
About You
It goes without saying you'll be a great communicator with top notch interpersonal skills. We'll also expect you to pick up problems and come up with quick, creative ways to solve them. It's quite likely you tick some of the following boxes too:
- You hold relevant tertiary qualifications in finance, investments, commerce, or economics.
- You bring relevant experience in a sustainability, responsible investment, financial services, investment management, consulting or business role. Prior experience in infrastructure will be highly regarded.
- You’ve got a working knowledge of key sustainable investment topics (climate change, human rights, biodiversity etc.) and SI frameworks (AASB, SASB, PCAF, GRESB, EDCI etc.).
- You’ve got proven research and analytical skills, and you know how to use data to drive strategic and creative thinking.
- You’re skilled at managing stakeholders and negotiating outcomes that serve the best interests of our members.
- You’re a clear and persuasive communicator, able to present confidently to senior management and executive teams.
- You’re commercially savvy and comfortable reviewing legal documents.
- You know how to juggle competing priorities and stay focused in a fast-paced environment.
Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of over $330 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you’ll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.
Apply online now
Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust and apply now. Applications close Sunday, 17 May 2026.
We don’t want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you’ll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you’ve made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us – and recruitment is no different.
#hybrid