Consultant - Social Sustainability and Engagement

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

 
Join a team committed to solving complex challenges across the value chain, from capital deployment to asset management - enabling resilience, growth and sustainability in places where people live and work.
Together, we will help create a future for generations to come.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a talented and passionate Consultant – Engagement and Communication to be a key contributor in our engagement and communication initiatives across complex infrastructure, environmental, and energy projects. Join GHD’s fast-growing engagement services area working with a network of communication and engagement services consultants across APAC to help deliver GHD’s vision of creating lasting community benefit.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for you to work with the Perth-based team to continue to build the team, mentor others and explore new opportunities across GHD’s 5 sectors of Water, Transportation, Property & Buildings, Environment and Energy & Resources.

This will be achieved by working closely with clients who seek to manage risk and preparing communities for change, helping prepare communities for transition by drawing on  GHD’s global expertise and collaborative approach.

We lead the right conversations at the right time, designing activities to create an open dialogue promoting collaboration, motivation, information and education. 

Working with a high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Developing and implementing stakeholder and community engagement strategies and plans across the wide variety of projects that GHD are involved with

• Leading and collaborating to deliver complex projects for clients  

• Building and strengthening trusted client relationships, both existing and new growth areas 

• Contributing and supporting quality engagement and communications deliverables, providing feedback and guidance to improve outcomes. 
• Proactively identify new opportunities and convert these into proposals. 
• Contributing to high performing teams and drive delivery excellence 

• Contributing to GHD’s strategic direction 

What would you bring to the team? 

• Formal qualifications in a Social Science/Communications degree or similar; or appropriate transferrable skills

• A great focus on client service and delivery

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills together with the capacity to be flexible and adaptable. 

• Excellent writing skills and the demonstrated capacity to produce high quality content written for a range of audiences and mediums. 

• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to talk to members of the community and other key stakeholders as required.  

• Ability to work independently when required

• Sound judgement and decisiveness

   

Interested? Apply now

#LI-MG1
 

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. 

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment