Social Impact Consultant - Melbourne

Buscojobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in environmental consultancy is seeking a dynamic Consultant in Social Performance. This role is perfect for an early-career professional eager to make a positive impact through social assessments and community engagement. You will collaborate with a diverse team of experts, enhancing your skills in a supportive and flexible work environment. With a commitment to sustainability and a culture of teamwork, this position offers the chance to grow within a leading consultancy while contributing to meaningful projects that benefit communities and clients alike.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work environment

Defined career progression program

Supportive parental leave scheme

Qualifications

• 1-4 years experience in Social Performance roles.
• Bachelor's or Master's in related fields required.

Responsibilities

• Support the social performance team across Australia.
• Undertake research and develop communication materials.
• Prepare high quality reports for clients.

Skills

Social Impact Assessment

Community Engagement

Stakeholder Engagement

Excellent Written Communication

Collaboration Skills

Research Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Master's degree in Social Sciences

Degree in Public Policy

Degree in Journalism

Job description

Job Title : Consultant in Social Performance

Vacancy No : VN4555

Employment Type : Permanent

Contract Type : Full-Time

About SLR & the role

At SLR we Make Sustainability Happen. SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With just over 1000 staff in APAC alone, we provide consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients. We celebrate a ‘One Team Culture’, where bringing together diversity of thought and expression is key to building the best team to deliver excellent results.

Due to an increased level of new clients and projects, SLR’s leading Social Performance team is looking to recruit a consultant with a background in Social Performance - social impact assessments, communications, community or stakeholder engagement – with an emphasis on designing positive social value outcomes for communities and our clients.

This opportunity will suit a candidate at the early stages of their Social Performance career (circa 1-4 years’ experience), looking to partner with a global consultancy and learn from a team of market leading experts across Australia. This role will be based in our modern Melbourne offices, with a fantastic team, culture and flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

Experience

In addition to being an outgoing and dynamic team player, our ideal candidate will have :

• 1-4 years of experience in Social Performance including Social Impact Assessment and / or Community and Stakeholder Engagement roles.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in communications, social sciences, public policy, journalism, or a related field.
• Interest in ESG frameworks, circular economy, climate change adaptation and resilience.
• Positive, can-do attitude, and an ability to work with multiple disciplines and teams across a large dynamic business.
• Experience in the consulting industry will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

You will work in partnership with a good mix of our 21 Disciplines, learning from and collaborating with many of our 1000 (and counting!) employees in APAC. This opportunity will see you :

• Support the social performance team across Australia.
• Liaise with other internal consultants from other disciplines in a collaborative manner to deliver project outcomes.
• Undertake research such as sentiment analysis, social research and stakeholder mapping.
• Develop communication materials (hardcopy and digital) and project collateral.
• Assist with writing and preparing fee proposals.
• Prepare high quality reports for clients.
• Must have excellent written communication skills and be articulate and good with people (High EI).
• Adhere to professional standards, ethics and quality procedures.
• Contribute to our “One Team” company culture.

We are most proud of our diverse, friendly and expert team, who work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you’re enjoying our flexible hybrid work environment, looking to excel through our defined career progression program, or at that time in your life where a supportive and generous parental leave scheme is key... Our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.

You can find a comprehensive list here.

Next Steps

If joining a global leader in Environmental Consulting, with a well-established and rapidly expanded footprint in APAC excites you, apply now.

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.