About SLR & the role

SLR Consulting is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With offices throughout the Asia Pacific, Europe, North, Central and South America and Africa regions, we are one of a very small number of leading international specialist environmental consultancies. We have committed to being a Climate Neutral Business by 2030 and have a long-term commitment to align with global net zero ambitions.

Due to parental leave, SLR’s rapidly growing social performance team are looking to recruit a Principal Consultant with a strong background in designing and delivering Social Impact Assessments, first nations engagement and designing and implementing community and stakeholder engagement programs.

This is a 12-month fixed term opportunity for a candidate with 12+ Years experience, with a possibility of going permanent after the contract period. The candidate would ideally be based in Melbourne, although Sydney or Newcastle are possibilities.

Responsibilities

You will work in partnership with a good mix of our 23 Disciplines, learning from and collaborating with many of our 750 (and counting!) employees in APAC; this opportunity will see you:

• Support the Social Performance team across APAC.
• Provide specialist advice to clients on social impact assessment including SIA management plans. The SIAs should have full consideration of social and communities’ needs, priorities and perceptions, and meet all relevant Australian requirements as well as comply with relevant international standards where possible.
• Completing projects to a high standard in terms of program, profitability, technical risk management and overall client satisfaction.
• Liaise with local authorities and contractors as well as other leading consultants from other disciplines in the and collaborate with others on the national scene.
• Adhere to professional standards, ethics and quality procedures.
• Contribute to our proud company culture.

Experience

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

• 15+ years of experience in Social Performance/Social Impact roles.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, social sciences, or a related field.
• Thorough knowledge of Social Impact Assessment and ability to adhere to national and international standards.
• Experience in development of organisation and project sustainability strategies to achieve outcomes for our clients.
• Interest in ESG frameworks, circular economy, climate change adaptation and resilience.
• Proven ability to do strategic business development.
• Positive, can-do attitude, and an ability to work with multiple disciplines and teams across a large dynamic business.
• Experience in the consulting industry is preferred.

Benefits

Our culture is unique where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all, including:

• Hybrid work model (in-office & from home) – you choose where you work best.
• Extra paid purchased leave up to 10 days so you can re-energize, help others, support family, or focus on your own professional development.
• Learning and development which includes a mapped career progression path, study assistance and up to 3 professional memberships subsidised by SLR.
• Employee Assistance Program to support your physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
• Global and regional mobility and recruitment referral bonus for both region and global candidates.

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.

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