Social and Environmental Consultant

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We have a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects in the Pacific and are currently working on projects in the Solomon Islands, Kiribati and Fiji which support infrastructure investment and can contribute positive changes to local communities in these areas. This is your chance to contribute to meaningful projects in the Pacific while working with a supportive and innovative team. An interest or experience in international development projects would be a welcome bonus. Experience working to relevant NSW State and Commonwealth Government, World Bank and/ or Asian Development Bank frameworks is highly desirable.

If this is something you're passionate about, we’re looking for a Social and Environmental Consultant to join our vibrant NSW Environment team.

**The Opportunity**

Deliver work as part of the current and future environment and social pipeline. This includes supporting a number of critical international development, energy, water, maritime and transport infrastructure projects.

International development projects (particularly in the Pacific) to service our current pipeline of work. The role will involve opportunities to travel to the Pacific to complete site missions and undertake community and stakeholder engagement and undertake environmental and social assessments.
Support the NSW Environment team to carry out environmental assessments, strategic assessments, technical coordination, design development, project management, stakeholder and community consultation, and business development.

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 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 science or environment or engineering or planning or similar area;
- Relevant industry experience (minimum 3-5 years) in local or international environment impact assessment, project management, stakeholder and community engagement and business development within a consulting business environment;
- Membership of relevant professional institutions/professional peer bodies or significant credit towards eligibility for membership;
- Proven working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and guidelines - and Arup’s related procedures including OH&S.

**What we offer you**

At 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 values**

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