Social Benefit - Melbourne, Australia - AECOM

AECOM

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Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Company Description

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.

Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities.

We believe in leadership at all levels.

No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future.

Join us and let's get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

Job Description:

Working with the Social Value team, Strategic Pursuits Manager and Client and Marketing Manager, the Social Benefit & Inclusion advisor will be responsible for developing and implementing a social responsibility strategy for Civil Infrastructure projects across metropolitan and regional areas of Victoria.

This is a relationships driven role in which you will work to establish a network of connections that will facilitate relationships with social enterprise organisation, statutory authorities, local community members, First Nations organisations and Traditional owners with a view to future procurement of goods and services.

As the Social Benefit & Inclusion Advisor, be responsible for reporting the progress of the strategy to both internal and external stakeholders as needed which will lead you to developing a detailed working knowledge of the Building Equality Policy, Victorian Social Procurement Framework, Major Project Skills Guarantee Framework, Local Industry Development Program, and the Fair Jobs Code, you will keep abreast of any new framework or policies in Victoria, South Australia & Tasmania (VSAT) that require social procurement, updating the business strategy and approach as appropriate.

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About You

To be successful in this role, you will be someone who is passionate about community engagement, social impact and/or social procurement who has strong communication skills including the ability to prepare presentation materials to articulate ideas and suggestions to senior leaders.

In addition, you will have demonstrated ability to work in a complex environment with previous exposure to social procurement framework.

While not essential, our team are ideally looking for someone who is a creative thinker with the ability to connect local First Nations perspectives to infrastructure projects.

Previous medium to long term experience in notforprofit or professional services environment.
Skills in building relationships with social procurement organisations, First Nations businesses, local statutory and social enterprises.
If you are interested in learning more or wish to express your interest in this role you may contact Karla Hume
First Nations Employee Experience Specialist, via _phone_ for a confidential chat._

AECOM Australia Pty Ltd considers that being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 in Victoria and under sub-s 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 in South Australia.

We acknowledge and respect the rights of Indigenous Peoples as defined in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, their unique connection to the land and water and the role reconciliation plays in building strong relationships.

We believe in the importance of learning from First Nations Peoples while creating equitable opportunities for everyone.

Additional Information

Benefits at AECOM
We're an Equal Opportunity Employer and we've committed to creating a culture that embraces flexibility for all team members. We provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing.

Flexible start and finish times, working from home, parttime and job share options
Working from Home Tool Kits + Mobile Phone
State of the art, modern offices
Paid Parental and Partner Leave
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