Esg Supplier Engagement Lead

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

**Job Description**:
AECOM have made the bold commitment to embed environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into everything we do. We want to ensure that the work we do in partnership with our clients leaves a positive, lasting impact for communities and our planet. This means we have embedded deep cuts in carbon emissions, resilience to climate change and social equity and inclusion into all our projects.

As the ESG Supplier Engagement Lead, you will facilitate and drive the regional supplier engagement review to support the business to meaningfully impact our projects - achieving net carbon zero emissions, embracing circular economy principles, improving social outcomes for our clients and communities, and fostering a culture of inclusion and respect.

**The main components of the role include**:
+ Facilitating Supplier Engagement Program briefings, onboarding, training and teach-back sessions to internal stakeholders

+ Working with supplier organisation to identify appropriate sustainability/operational contacts

+ Supporting the delivery of the regional supplier engagement schedule and resourcing plan

+ Scheduling and delivering Supplier engagement sessions

+ Completing and maintaining data tracking and action management (via SharePoint system)

+ Working with ESG and Communication Teams to communicate both corporate and regional-specific messaging regarding progress updates & milestones

+ Participating in quarterly progress and feedback meetings facilitated by the Environment Working Group

This role is being offered as an initial 12 month fixed-term contract and can be based at any of our major office locations on the East Coast (Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne.)

About You

You will have a minimum of 5 years’ relevant professional experience in an operational delivery role, with a customer-focused approach. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to build solid relationships and provide a high level of support to your key stakeholders.

**Qualifications**:
About You

You will have a minimum of 5 years’ relevant professional experience in an operational delivery role, with a customer-focused approach. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to build solid relationships and provide a high level of support to your key stakeholders.

+ Project coordination or supplier management experience - advantageous

+ Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel)

+ Knowledge of procurement methodology - advantageous

+ Excellent verbal and written communication

+ Ability to demonstrate passion, energy and drive

Additional Information

The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) recognises AECOM as taking a sophisticated, holistic approach to supporting women and men’s participation throughout our workplace.

We provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing.

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