Consultant - Community Engagement

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Do you have a passion for solving complex challenges with creativity and strategic thinking? Are you motivated to work in a dynamic, people-centred consultancy with a strong focus on community-based projects? Greenshoot Consulting is seeking a Consultant - Community Engagement to help deliver impactful projects, engage diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the evolution of our innovative consulting practice.

About Greenshoot Consulting

Greenshoot Consulting is a boutique multidisciplinary firm blending research acumen, design thinking expertise, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement to help organisations achieve meaningful outcomes. We work across diverse sectors, providing vision and strategy development, facilitation and engagement, solution design, and transformation and change solutions.

People are at the core of what we do. Our work is grounded in deep engagement with diverse voices, ensuring solutions that are not only innovative but also practical and lasting. Whether guiding projects from vision to execution or contributing expertise at key stages, we navigate complexity to co-create solutions that resonate over time.

The Role

As a Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering research-driven, people-focused projects. You will work closely with clients, reporting to a Senior Consultant or Principal/Director, to understand challenges, develop tailored solutions, and support their successful implementation. Your key responsibilities include:

• Community Engagement - Support the delivery of human-centred engagement activities such as workshops, interviews, community pop-ups, focus groups and surveys.
• Research & Insights - Conducting research, stakeholder mapping, and synthesising data into meaningful insights.
• Strategy & Solution Development - Applying design thinking methodologies to support the development of contemporary, people-focused solutions.
• Reporting & Communication - Developing concise, well-structured reports, presentations, and visual materials that translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Project Coordination - Managing work streams, collaborating with clients and internal teams, and ensuring projects are delivered effectively.

About You

We are looking for curious, adaptable, and proactive professionals with a background in consulting, strategy, research, and stakeholder/community engagement. You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy problem-solving, and are committed to making a positive impact.

What You Bring:

Experience & Expertise

• At least 3 years of experience in consulting, stakeholder engagement, or community engagement. (Experience working with First Peoples and CALD communities is highly regarded.)
• Strong ability to analyse, interpret, and communicate complex information in a clear, structured manner.
• A keen interest in using visual design to present insights and strategies effectively.
• Experience working on multiple projects with competing priorities in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.

People & Problem-Solving Skills

• A strategic and creative mindset, with a passion for tackling complex challenges.
• Strong ability to engage and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to clients and leading discussions.

Qualifications

• A degree in Design, Community Development, Business or a related field.
• A strong understanding of design thinking and human-centred design methodologies is highly regarded

Travel & Hours of Work Requirements

Travel to regional locations in Victoria may be necessary as part of this role, given that we conduct work in the Melbourne Metro area and regional areas of Victoria.

Greenshoot Consulting supports a flexible approach to working hours; however, it expects staff to mainly work between the hours of 9.00am to 5.30pm. Reasonable overtime and some out-of-hours work is anticipated as part of this role.

Greenshoot Consulting offers a hybrid working model. For this role, there is an expectation that the individual will work from the office a minimum of four days per week, ensuring strong collaboration and engagement with the team and projects.

How to Apply

To apply, please email a cover letter and your CV with 'Consultant' as the subject line to:

Please do not apply directly via LinkedIn as we will not be reviewing those applications.

Please direct all enquiries to Direct messages via LinkedIn will not be responded to.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionOther
• IndustriesThink Tanks

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