Workforce Engagement Officer

Job Posting End Date June 14, 2024 Job Location Alexandria Job Description Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples’ courage, curiosity and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don’t stand still – there are always opportunities to do more and do better.

• Keen to progress your career? Take full advantage of our tailored training, leadership, and mentoring programs; or leverage our partnerships with industry association such as Engineers Australia, Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, Infrastructure Sustainability Council, The National Association of Women in Construction, plus many more.

• Looking to enhance your wellbeing? We will encourage you to explore flexible working arrangements where possible. We offer great benefits, including corporate health and fitness programs, health insurance discounts, personal banking support, a range of retailer discounts, up to 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave and up to 10 days paid secondary carers leave, access to our Employee Assistance Program (including your immediate family), and the option to take more time for yourself throughout the year with our Purchase Leave Policy.

• Want to help us better the communities we live and work in? Our purpose of creating, connecting, and caring for communities is more than a saying to us – it’s a way of thinking, working, and living because were locals too, and seek to give back in ways that strengthen and build resilient communities. We do this because we genuinely care, enjoy what we do, and even manage to have some fun along the way! You’ll find us partnering with local and national community groups, like Clontarf Foundation, Black Dog Institute, and Soldier On, in addition to indigenous groups and social enterprises, to ensure that our good work positively impacts and brings about sustainable change within our industry.

• Do we offer a ‘competitive’ salary package? Of course! Speak to our Talent Acquisition or People & Culture team to learn more.

What’s on offer? Fulton Hogan is pleased to announce we have been awarded the design and construction project for the Mount Ousley Interchange. Working closely with Transport for NSW this project includes replacing the existing intersection of the Princes Motorway and Mount Ousley Road which in turn will improve road safety, travel times and accommodate the efficient movement of future traffic and freight growth. This $390 million project is set to commence mid-2024 and will provide essential infrastructure to the Mount Ousley community. Working closely with the Project Team in Mount Ousley, you will support the projects strategic approach to gender diversity in Construction Infrastructure. You will also build external relationships including community organisations, and where applicable, represent Fulton Hogan on external working groups. Day to day you will also:

• Work with Fulton Hogan, the subcontractors on the project and the supply chain to build their capability and capacity to increase the representation of women on the project.
• Enable and support subcontractors to report data and implement initiatives to achieve the trail targets.

• Provide Qualitative and Quantitative data and high-level strategic analysis on the performance of the trail targets to the Department of Education.
• Participate in regular meetings with the Department of Education, Women in Construction Infrastructure Skills Legacy Program (ISLP) meetings and the Department’s Community of Practice meetings;
• Increase awareness on the importance of supporting Women to work in the Construction industry;
• Partner with local schools and the Department’s Regional Industry Education Partnership Program to promote careers for Girls in Construction;
• Establish enablers to facilitate pre-employment or pre-apprenticeship/traineeship programs, and identify opportunities for upskilling and training for women on the project.
• Understand and apply knowledge of the Deed and relevant government programs and provide guidance and support to the project teams and sub-contractors.
• Lead in setting an inclusive culture on site where all gender, cultures and diverse backgrounds are included.

To be successful in this role you will have a relevant tertiary qualification or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. You will also have:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of diversity and inclusion principles, theories, and best practices;
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and manage deadlines;
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas and concepts in a clear and engaging manner;
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of emerging trends and developments in diversity and inclusion.

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone. If our values resonate with you, please submit an application for the position. If you’re not sure that you meet 100% of the selection criteria, that’s okay, we would still like to hear from you and potentially discuss how your skills could be utilised at Fulton Hogan. For 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia and New Zealand.
We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities. We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply