Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
As a Social Value and Planning Consultant your focus will be to support the delivery of current and future pipeline across Arup's NSW/ACT Social Value, Planning, Environment and Sustainability teams delivering projects across Australia and in the Pacific. You will have proven consulting experience in urban planning or community development with a focus on social impact assessment, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and project management/coordination. Experience working to relevant NSW State and Commonwealth Government, World Bank and/ or Asian Development Bank frameworks is highly desirable.
The OpportunityPreparing social impact (SIAs) and socio-economic impact assessments (SEIAs) to support environmental and development approvals for a wide range of infrastructure and property projects in the water, transport, maritime, energy, science industry and technology sectors;Undertaking social and strategic planning policy reviews, social research, local site/context analysis and baseline socio-economic data analysis;Input into and preparation of stakeholder engagement plans and engagement outcomes reports;Preparation of proposals that respond to client needs and contextual drivers; andDevelopment of project management skills.At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications in social sciences, urban planning, community development, environmental sciences or similar;Relevant consulting experience (minimum 3 – 5 years);Strong written communication skills including report writing, clear and concise presentation of data, figures/graphics and presentations;Strong verbal communication presentation skills to support the delivery of workshops, consultation activity and client engagement including the ability to communicate with people at all levels in both technical and non-technical environments.What we offer youAt Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia:Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.Paid parental leave for the support carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer.Birthday leave.Annual leave loading.Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.International mobility opportunities.Insurances (life & income protection).Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans.Novated car lease.Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.Different people, shared valuesArup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
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