Consultant – Social Sustainability & Community Engagement

About the role

GHD is seeking a passionate Consultant to lead social sustainability and community engagement initiatives across complex infrastructure, environmental and energy projects. You will work with a high‑performing Perth‑based team, collaborating with consultants across APAC to deliver lasting community benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement stakeholder and community engagement strategies for diverse projects.
• Lead and collaborate on complex client projects, ensuring risk management and community readiness for change.
• Build and strengthen trusted relationships with existing and new clients.
• Produce high‑quality engagement and communication deliverables, providing feedback to improve outcomes.
• Identify new business opportunities and convert them into proposals.
• Contribute to GHD’s strategic direction and delivery excellence.

Required profile

• Formal qualification in Social Science, Communications or a related field, or equivalent transferable experience.
• Strong client‑service focus with excellent organisational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and make sound, decisive judgments.
• Excellent written communication skills for varied audiences and media.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact projects across five sectors: Water, Transportation, Property & Buildings, Environment, and Energy & Resources.
• Mentoring and team‑building responsibilities within a fast‑growing engagement services area.
• Inclusive, diverse workplace that supports full participation in the recruitment process.