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Opportunity to work on large scale complex renewable energy, mining, and gas projects with a supportive high-performing team - Armidale, Brisbane or Newcastle locationAt 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 clients 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 approvalsenvironmental managementcompliance and auditingspatial servicesengagement and social planningCurrent 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.More information is on our website www.onward.auWe 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 plansdesign and deliver community and stakeholder engagement to support a diverse range of projectsanalyse 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 projectensure that projects and programs comply with engagement and social impact assessment guidelines and frameworks and provide guidance on engagement, social licence and social planningengage 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 sharingwork 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 risksensure that all deliverables, including plans, reports, assessments, meet high-quality standardscomplete tasks in accordance with agreed timeframes, budgets, scope of work and outcomescontribute to the preparation of fee proposals and tender submissionsfoster effective communication and teamwork across the businessadopt a customer-centric partnership approach, ensuring services meet or exceed client expectationsstay up to date with emerging trends, regulations, and best practicesbuild and maintain strong client relationshipsexemplify the companys values of Connection, Tenacity and ExcellenceAbout you - skills and experienceYou will:hold a bachelors degree in social science, communication, anthropology, geography, environment, sociology, planning, arts, or other relevant disciplinehave 3-4 years experience in stakeholder and community engagement and/or social planninghave strong people skills and a proven collaborative working stylestrong written and verbal communication abilities, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to diverse stakeholderseffective stakeholder engagement skills with a demonstrated capability for engagement designsound analytical and planning skillsBenefits of working with OnwardThe benefits offered include:competitive remuneration packagecontemporary benefits such as salary packaging and leave purchasing optionsa progressive and supportive team cultureformal training and professional development opportunitiesflexible working arrangements including working from homecontemporary hardware and softwaremodern 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 opportunities@onward.au. #J-18808-Ljbffr