Corporate Sustainability and Social Impact Director

1 week ago

Perth, Western Australia Herbert Smith Freehills Full time

About Herbert Smith Freehills

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As one of the world's leading law firms, we provide premium quality, full-service legal advice to numerous large and ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. Our team of over 5,000 professionals, including 3,100 lawyers and 2,000 business services specialists, operates from our global network of offices in Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and North America.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Corporate Sustainability and Social Impact Director to join our team and drive the firm's Responsible Business, Social Impact, and Community Engagement strategies across the APAC region. This role reports directly to the Director of Responsible Business in London and involves collaborating with key stakeholders and leading initiatives that create a lasting, positive impact in our communities.

This position is a Maximum Term Contract of 12 months and can be based in any of our Australian offices: Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, or Sydney.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Community and Social Impact: Develop and embed the global community and social impact strategy across APAC, fostering partnerships and increasing engagement with social impact and volunteering programs.
  • First Nations Engagement: Oversee partnerships focused on First Nations communities, including key volunteering initiatives with organisations like Clontarf and Yalari.
  • Procurement & Supplier Engagement: Lead social procurement efforts and support diverse supplier engagement, focusing on First Nations economic empowerment.
  • Climate Change & Sustainability: Collaborate with our Senior Sustainability Manager to raise awareness and deliver on our sustainability strategy in the APAC region.
  • Communications & Reporting: Manage internal and external communications regarding Responsible Business initiatives and oversee reporting to various internal and external bodies.

About You:

  • You have proven experience managing complex projects within a professional services environment.
  • You possess strong knowledge of the Responsible Business landscape, including community engagement, social impact, diverse procurement, reconciliation, climate action, and modern slavery initiatives.
  • You have a demonstrated ability to successfully implement new strategies or programs, preferably across multiple locations.
  • You have experience collaborating with and managing external partners and consultants.
  • You excel at building and nurturing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external.
  • You thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • You have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, coupled with meticulous attention to detail.

Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per annum (dependent on location and experience)

Benefits:

  • Full-time employment
  • A competitive salary package
  • A comprehensive benefits program
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment

About Us:

Herbert Smith Freehills is a world-leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. We are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity, and digital innovation. Our client-centric approach ensures that we deliver tailored solutions that meet their needs.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We strive to create a diverse, inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to perform at their best. Our goal is to foster a workplace where people from different backgrounds and perspectives come together to drive innovation and success.

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