WE ARE EPIC
Join Epic Environmental, where lifestyle meets career excellence. As a leading environmental consultancy, we merge personal aspirations with professional growth opportunities. Backed by one of the world's foremost environmental services firms, we foster a collaborative team culture aimed at delivering innovative solutions for our clients and the environment.
At Epic Environmental, we prioritise both personal and professional development. Our local roots, supported by global expertise, offer a unique platform for you to thrive.
EPIC ESSENTIALS
If you are a Senior Social Consultant with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, or a Principal Social Consultant with a minimum of 15 years’ experience, then we’d like to hear from you!
As part of our integrated service delivery, Epic’s Brisbane-based Assessment and Approvals team delivers projects across the statutory approval and planning spaces in market sectors including agriculture, government, property, renewables, resources, construction and waste management. Recognising the significant role social assessments play in the approval and planning space, Epic is growing our social service offering to enhance our existing dynamic skills and to meet client requirements.
Working as part of the Assessment and Approvals team, and under the direction of our Team Leaders, you will support the delivery of social baseline assessment, comprehensive impact assessments, impact management plans, and social performance reporting, as well as developing and supporting engagement strategies, preparing communications materials and facilitating community and stakeholder engagement.
Core tasks will include conducting primary and secondary research of both qualitative and quantitative sources; report writing and producing high-quality deliverables; effectively communicating with internal and external clients and project stakeholders; preparing draft proposals, tenders and submissions; and identifying market opportunities for growth. Travel to undertake engagement activities will be required from time to time.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
To be considered for this position, you will need to possess the following skills/experience:
Educational Background: A relevant tertiary qualification, ideally in Social Science or Social Planning
Experience: Relevant demonstrated experience, 5+ years of experience for a Senior position or 15+ years of experience for a Principal position, working under applicable Queensland legislation and the Strong and Sustainable Resource Communities Act 2017
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a passion for communicating scientific information in a meaningful and engaging way
Project Management: Ability to manage technical and financial performance of social related scopes and projects
Client Relationships: Excellent client relationship skills with a capability to undertake business development and grow opportunities for Epic
Team Player: In line with our core values, you are a demonstrated team player, able to work with multi-disciplinary teams
Accountability: Demonstrated ability to self-motivate, take ownership, and be accountable for delivery of your work to managers and clients
Passion: Passionate about developing programs and management strategies that provide best-case outcomes for our clients, our projects and our communities
OUR VALUES
We are down to earth
We create value for our client
We embrace our differences
We never stop learning
We work together
We leave a positive legacy
EPIC PERKS
Work on challenging and rewarding projects across Australia that contribute to better environmental outcomes
Purchased leave of up to 10 days, to give you some extra time to rest and refresh
Paid primary and secondary carer leave
Feel trusted and empowered to take ownership of your projects and provide innovative technical solutions
Work in a team with highly skilled, certified, and respected professional consultants
Strong commitment to professional development including a structured buddy and career coach system, support for further studies, attaining certification and professional memberships working with industry leaders
Opportunities to shape not only your career but the direction of the company by involvement in designing and implementing the businesses’ strategic plan
Enjoying working in a friendly and welcoming environment with a collaborative team culture that values flexibility and fun
Regular social events and team building activities
Salary sacrificing options
Employee Assistance Program
Birthday day off!
Join us at Epic Environmental and make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Learn more about us!
https://au.linkedin.com/company/epic-environmental-pty-ltd
NEXT STEPS
If you think you are Epic material:
Submit your CV and cover letter to enquiries@epicenvironmental.com.au
State job code BAA_18102024_SEN-PRI_SC in the subject line
At Epic we conduct two separate interviews – The first is a formal, technical interview. The second interview is less formal and is designed to help you get a clearer idea for what it is like to work for Epic and for some of our other team members to get to know you.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
The closing date for this role is 16 December 2024
An attractive salary in line with your position and experience can be negotiated
If you have any questions call 1800 779 363 and ask for Romin Nejad for a confidential discussion
We appreciate all responses to this advertisement, however, please note that only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted