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About Laing O’Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with over 50 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure including more than a decade under the Laing O’Rourke banner. We are currently delivering some of Australia’s most exciting projects across the transport, building construction, defence, airports, mining, civil and social infrastructure sectors. Laing O’Rourke is committed to becoming the recognised leader for innovation and excellence in the construction industry. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a Senior Social Inclusion Advisor to join our HR team in our North Sydney head office. You will support the delivery and implementation of Social Procurement and Workforce Inclusion outcomes and deliver the commitments made within our LOR Social Inclusion strategy as well our contractual requirements across LOR Projects.

Laing O’Rourke offers a flexible working environment, with opportunities for both office based work and working from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement strategies to deliver Social Inclusion
• Support the management of a social enterprise database via a live system to assist projects in identifying Aboriginal Businesses and Social Enterprises
• Support and review all work winning bids and tenders that include social inclusion requirements
• Support sub-contractors to understand all Social Procurement targets and requirements to ensure they achieve their contractual requirements for participation
• Support relationships with Supply Nation and Social Traders to ensure we maximise partnership opportunities and outcomes

About You

• Strong understanding of procurement and commercial or work experience in a similar role within construction industry
• Strong understanding of training or employment and development or work experience in a similar role within construction industry
• Strong experience in dealing with Indigenous businesses and/or Social Enterprises
• String understanding of current Government policy and requirements specific to Indigenous Affairs or Social Inclusion

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, family friendly work practices, additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. We recognise the increasing importance of flexible work arrangements and family friendly work practices to enable and maintain a diverse, adaptive and high performing workforce.

As a proud RAP organisation, Laing O'Rourke is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan at www.laingorourke.com

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.