Social Impact Advisor

Make it yours.

Experience the excitement of building a career in an evolving construction business where people and performance make amazing things happen.

Who we are

We're Symal, a proudly different group of companies with a story of significant growth, pushing what's possible as one of Australia's largest self-performing contractors.

We innovate with intent – problem solving and delivering the best outcomes to our partners, communities and each other - that's what has made Symal a success and will continue to into the future.

It's not what we do that defines us, it's how we do it, building better together.

The role:

Your role as the Social Impact Advisor will be to support and influence the social value and inclusion objectives for our government projects, drive outcomes to meet our obligations for key clients and provide general support to the wider team.

This is a part-time role.

Your everyday:

• Coordinate and submit monthly project social reports
• Support project kick-offs, helping set and align on social targets and strategies
• Execute GEAP strategies alongside HR team
• Implement strategies and initiatives to improve social statistics
• Source and implement pathways to support social impact
• Strengthen our social reporting records so that we are prepared for audits
• Manage project audits with the client and external auditors
• Monitor and improve WGEA reporting outcomes
• Ensure alignment and execution of government and/or client specific requirements.
• Implement strategies and initiatives to improve social statistics.

Who are you?

• More than 2 year's experience in a role driving positive social impact preferably within the construction industry
• Critical thinking ability to implement strategies and initiatives to improve social statistics
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with industry partners who can add social and community benefits
• Proven experience maintaining and updating data that is used for monthly project social reports and delivering outcomes to the Project/Client
• Proven experience with reporting and auditing functions, including analysing the data and implementing strategies based in findings
• Strong communication skills written and verbal, with the confidence to present in meetings to Clients and leadership group
• Passion for developing your career with Symal and be mentored by industry experts

A career with us

At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Symal.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we're here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are the core of Symal. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We're empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.