Opportunity to work on large scale complex renewable energy, mining, and gas projects with a supportive high-performing team - Armidale, Brisbane or Newcastle location
At Onward, we are tenacious in our pursuit of excellence for our clients and projects.
Our experienced team of advisors have extensive and unique experience on some of the most challenging projects throughout Australia and around the world. We provide tailored solutions to help our clients navigate the complexities of environmental approvals and management, from concept through to construction, operations and decommissioning.
Established in 2018, we have grown into a thriving team, made up of experienced advisors and consultants assisting clients with some of the most environmentally complex and challenging resources, renewable energy and infrastructure projects across Australia.
We always consider responsible environmental management outcomes for people, organisations, and communities. With a commitment to retaining the ability to scale to the client’s unique needs, provide tailored solutions and respond in a way that is both thorough and timely, Onward does not envisage being the biggest firm, but the best.
At Onward, we support our people to continuously learn, develop their skills and reach their fullest potential. The capability of our people is key to our success. Each of our expert consultants bring a unique quality to solve complex environmental challenges, bringing to life exceptional outcomes for projects and communities.
Our team has decades of combined experience in the disciplines of:
* environmental assessment and approvals
* environmental management
* compliance and auditing
* spatial services
* engagement and social planning
Current clients include BHP, Santos, Origin Energy, Larvotto Resources, Whitehaven Coal, Glencore, Metis Energy, ACEN, Supagas, Banpu Energy, Bridge Energy, SynCo Global and Queensland Energy Resources. Current projects include the largest solar farm in NSW and the largest resources project in NSW.
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We are seeking an experienced engagement practitioner and/or social planner to be based in our Armidale, Newcastle, or Brisbane office.
Key accountabilities of the role are:
* prepare social impact assessments, social needs assessments, industry and Aboriginal participation plans, community benefit sharing plans, workforce development plans, social impact management plans, and engagement plans
* design and deliver community and stakeholder engagement to support a diverse range of projects
* analyse social data and community feedback to assess social risks and identify and advise on mitigation strategies, plans and programs to address social impacts of a development project
* ensure that projects and programs comply with engagement and social impact assessment guidelines and frameworks and provide guidance on engagement, social licence and social planning
* engage with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to understand project requirements and address social and community concerns and provide professional and expert advice to clients on engagement, social impact planning, impact assessment, and benefit sharing
* work collaboratively with teams across the business and client representatives to achieve project objectives, contribute to project meetings and update Project Managers on project status and risks
* ensure that all deliverables, including plans, reports, assessments, meet high-quality standards
* complete tasks in accordance with agreed timeframes, budgets, scope of work and outcomes
* contribute to the preparation of fee proposals and tender submissions
* foster effective communication and teamwork across the business
* adopt a customer-centric partnership approach, ensuring services meet or exceed client expectations
* stay up to date with emerging trends, regulations, and best practices
* build and maintain strong client relationships
* exemplify the company’s values of Connection, Tenacity and Excellence
About you - skills and experience
You will:
* hold a bachelor’s degree in social science, communication, anthropology, geography, environment, sociology, planning, arts, or other relevant discipline
* have 3-4 years’ experience in stakeholder and community engagement and/or social planning
* have strong people skills and a proven collaborative working style
* strong written and verbal communication abilities, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to diverse stakeholders
* effective stakeholder engagement skills with a demonstrated capability for engagement design
* sound analytical and planning skills
Benefits of working with Onward
The benefits offered include:
* competitive remuneration package
* contemporary benefits such as salary packaging and leave purchasing options
* a progressive and supportive team culture
* formal training and professional development opportunities
* flexible working arrangements including working from home
* contemporary hardware and software
* modern offices in four key locations (Armidale, Newcastle, Brisbane and Melbourne)
We offer the opportunity to join an emerging company and grow with us. You will be encouraged to pursue mastery, build relationships with clients, and contribute to the business’ success.
We are an agile team with streamlined decision making that enables the pursuit of emerging opportunities and professional growth.
Please contact Alysia Bradshaw, our Principal – Engagement and Social Planning if you have any questions on 0439 307 687 or submit your application to
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