Senior Social Consultant at Mott MacDonald

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Outcomes, Community Development, Data Analysis, Technical Reporting, Collaboration, Business Development, Proposal Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Advisory Services, Social Sustainability, Problem Solving, Leadership, Influencing, Trust Building, Dynamic Work Environments, Government Procurement

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, defence and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it. We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future. Your opportunity Our purpose is to use our expertise for the benefit of our clients and the communities they serve. As part of a growing Mott MacDonald Social team, we are seeking Social Analysts and Consultants to be central to the delivery of this purpose - collaborating with clients, colleagues and community. You’ll be joining a team of passionate social professionals who bring deep technical expertise and data-driven approaches to provide insight and confidence to address social issues and further embed social outcomes and communities in infrastructure decision making. We are looking for a range of skills and experiences – from a social data-whiz through to experienced community development/social outcomes practitioners who know how to connect and collaborate with project teams and communities. The ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of people and disciplines is essential. You will approach problem‑solving with a positive mindset, recognising that everyone in the social team plays a leadership role by supporting others, offering guidance, and role‑modelling effective collaboration. You will thrive when given the opportunity to take initiative, create change and throw yourself into new challenges. No two days are the same. This role can be based in Maroochydore or Brisbane and will support a diversity of markets in water, transport, energy and defence across Australia and you will be involved in:- Leading and supporting colleagues and clients to deliver social outcomes, leveraging strong relationships, partnerships and data-based decisions. Passionate about social outcomes and driving change across teams and organisations. Preparation of technical reports required to facilitate project delivery to a high standard. Work collaboratively as part of an integrated advisory sector and across project teams. Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including exemplar delivery of client services. Undertake business development and proposal writing for cross-sector social and sustainablity services Support documentation, measurement, and communication of social sustainability and outcomes delivery by Mott MacDonald to support continuous improvement and promotional purposes. About You Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in social science, social research, humanities, social outcomes, community relations and/or development. Minimum 5-10 years experience ideally working with engineering-based industries Experience working with government procurement processes and/or First Nations Communities and Organisations highly valued. Experience delivering advisory/technical studies. Be able to thrive in dynamic work environments, across multiple projects at a time. Be able to build collaborative relationships, influence and trust with internal and external stakeholders. Experience working on Australian Defence projects or ability to work on Australian Defence Projects preferred. Employee ownership Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success. Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution. Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future. Culture & Benefits  Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.  Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:  Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more  Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development  You’ve got this!  We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply! #LI-NS1

Responsibilities

The role involves leading and supporting colleagues and clients to deliver social outcomes while preparing technical reports for project delivery. It also includes building relationships with stakeholders and undertaking business development activities.