Industry Engagement Coordinator

Downer; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer Group in Melbourne is seeking an Industry Engagement Coordinator to support social procurement outcomes within the Homes Victoria Property Maintenance Services Contract. The role focuses on engaging Indigenous and social benefit suppliers, building a diverse supplier pipeline and delivering meaningful community outcomes.

You will coordinate engagement activities, report on progress and work with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen supplier capability and value-for-money

Qualifications

• Qualification or background in community development, procurement, social procurement, business or related discipline.
• Experience in industry, supplier or stakeholder engagement in government, infrastructure, facilities management or service delivery.
• Exposure to social procurement, Indigenous engagement or community-based supplier programs.
• Understanding of social procurement principles and supplier diversity objectives.
• Ability to coordinate engagement activities and maintain accurate records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monitoring and reporting activities related to social procurement outcomes, including Indigenous participation and social benefit supplier engagement.
• Identify and engage with Indigenous and social benefit suppliers to support a diverse and capable supplier pipeline aligned to Homes Victoria objectives.
• Support industry capability development by linking suppliers with training programs, industry initiatives and engagement opportunities.
• Support the SDP Relationship Manager by providing insights, engagement outcomes and coordination that strengthen subcontractor action plans and value-for-money outcomes.
• Coordinate engagement activities, meetings and information exchange with internal and external stakeholders related to industry and social procurement initiatives.

Skills

Community development

Procurement

Social procurement

Industry engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Record keeping & reporting

Education

Background in community development, procurement, social procurement, business or related discipline

Job description

We have an opportunity for an Industry Engagement Coordinator to join our Homes Victoria team.

Make the difference that matters

Downer is proud to partner with Homes Victoria to deliver property maintenance services that support safe, well-maintained social housing and stronger communities across Victoria. Together, we help ensure critical and infrastructure services are at their best when communities need them most.

We have an opportunity for an Industry Engagement Coordinator to join our Homes Victoria team. In this role, you will support industry engagement and social procurement outcomes under the Homes Victoria Property Maintenance Services Contract. Your work will help strengthen supplier participation, industry capability and meaningful outcomes for Homes Victoria and the communities we serve.

What You'll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Coordinate monitoring and reporting activities related to social procurement outcomes, including Indigenous participation and social benefit supplier engagement.
• Identify and engage with Indigenous and social benefit suppliers to support a diverse and capable supplier pipeline aligned to Homes Victoria objectives.
• Support industry capability development by linking suppliers with training programs, industry initiatives and engagement opportunities.
• Support the SDP Relationship Manager by providing insights, engagement outcomes and coordination that strengthen subcontractor action plans and value-for-money outcomes.
• Coordinate engagement activities, meetings and information exchange with internal and external stakeholders related to industry and social procurement initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Qualification or background in community development, procurement, social procurement, business or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in industry, supplier or stakeholder engagement roles within government, infrastructure, facilities management or service delivery environments.
• Exposure to social procurement, Indigenous engagement or community-based supplier programs.
• Understanding of social procurement principles and supplier diversity objectives.
• Ability to coordinate engagement activities and maintain accurate records and reports.

More than anything, you will bring sound judgement, a collaborative approach and a commitment to building strong industry relationships and delivering meaningful outcomes for our customer and the communities we serve.

Why Downer?

At Downer, the work you do matters. We deliver and support essential services and infrastructure that people and communities rely on every day. When you join us, you will be supported to grow, contribute to something meaningful and shape a future that works for you.

Support you can count on

Safety comes first. You will be part of a team that looks out for each other, with practical support and benefits to help you thrive at work and outside it.

• Training and development to build your capability and support your career.
• Employee Assistance Program providing professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
• Perks@Downer, including healthcare discounts and savings across a range of everyday purchases.
• A strong focus on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and working together as one team.

Be part of something big

Across government, health, education, defence, social housing and essential facilities, our people help deliver services that matter to millions. Your skills and experience will help keep essential services running and communities thriving.

Shape your future

Whether you want to deepen your expertise, move into leadership or take on a new challenge, you will have access to opportunities across teams, projects and locations to shape a career that works for you.