About this role
- Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group
- Can be based in Sydney / Brisbane / Melbourne
- 12-month fixed term opportunity within our P&C Team
About SJ Group
At SJ, we’re building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life.
A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision.
About SMEC
We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently, creating better outcomes for the future.
We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve.
The Role
Shape Inclusion. Influence Culture. Create Lasting Impact.
We are seeking a well-rounded Principal Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) Advisor, on an initial 12-month fixed term contract, to formalise and embed our inclusion strategy across our ANZ Region. This is a pivotal subject-matter expert role for an individual who can translate strategy into action, shaping culture, strengthening governance, and embedding inclusive practices across the full employee lifecycle.
As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you’ll champion safe, accessible and inclusive work environments where people experience belonging and are empowered to perform at their best.
This role delivers measurable business value through enhancing talent attraction and retention, driving innovation, mitigating risk, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and creating positive social impact. If you are passionate about embedding inclusion as a driver of sustainable success, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference.
Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Effectively developing and implementing the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging policies, practices and programs that are aligned to the SJ Group ANZ Region’s strategy;
- Implementing and operationalising initiatives that drive best practice in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging that enhance culture, communication and engagement;
- Actively building and maintaining strong and effective internal and external stakeholder relationships that contributes to an inclusive workplace
About You
Suitable applicants will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Psychology or Business Administration or equivalent relevant professional experience within EDIB
- Exceptional stakeholder management, collaboration and consultation skills at all levels of the business;
- Strong skills in coaching and influencing senior leaders to drive change;
- High level communication skills;
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and compliance;
With demonstrated experience in:
- Creating, implementing and delivering EDIB strategy in matrix organisations
- Delivering diversity and inclusion within a professional environment;
- Understanding business value aligned to diversity, equity and inclusion plans;
To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers
Link to benefits: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC
All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!
Other facts
About SMEC
For over 75 years SMEC has been a trusted partner on major transport, water and energy infrastructure projects around the world. We deliver positive impact to the people, environment, clients and communities we serve.
As an SJ Group company, we are a diverse multidisciplinary team across 40+ countries, enabling us to have global reach with local impact. Through our network of global specialists, we draw on deep expertise and systems thinking to simplify the complex and deliver integrated engineering solutions across a range of diverse environments.
SMEC has its origins in the iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme, recognised as one of the civil engineering wonders of the modern world.
Standing on the shoulders of these early pioneers, we have built on their innovation, resilience and achievements and evolved into a global leader in engineering and design solutions that move and connect people, provide access to essential resources and build more sustainable communities around the world.
Want to engineer positive change with us?
If you value technical excellence, underpinned by sustainability and want to create real impact, then we’d love to hear from you! Join our expert and innovative teams in one of our 40+ locations. Visit our careers page for current vacancies.
What you'll do
- The Principal Advisor will develop and implement Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging policies and programs aligned with the SJ Group's strategy. They will also build strong stakeholder relationships to foster an inclusive workplace.
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