Project Workforce Lead

Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3000

• About Beon Energy Solutions
• Our business is energy. It's what our people bring to our workplace, projects, and community. We explore solutions from every angle. Seeking the best outcomes, developing new technologies and ways of working, and doing the right thing to achieve a sustainable future. Our delivery approach is comprehensive and holistic, understanding the interconnectedness of the energy sector.
• Our team is our greatest asset. We are innovative and work with people from diverse backgrounds to make things happen. Skilled and passionate, our people deliver quality projects and create lasting positive outcomes for communities.
• We offer opportunities to learn and grow in a safe, inclusive, flexible and collaborative environment. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we'll support you to be the best you can be.
• About the Role
• We are currently looking for an experienced workforce planning professional to join our team on a full-time permanent capacity based at our Melbourne CBD head office.
• Working as part of our Stakeholder and Community Engagement team this position will be responsible for supporting Beon's site-based project teams in providing oversight and coordination of workforce planning and management while working across all our workstreams including Renewables, Utilities & Infrastructure, Commissioning, and Operations & Maintenance.
• In addition, this role will lead the design and implementation of employment programs and workforce solutions to ensure meaningful employment opportunities, fostering an inclusive workplace culture, and delivering on our community and First Nations engagement strategies.- The successful applicant for the role will be required to occasionally travel to our project sites and communities.
• Other key duties and responsibilities
• Work with and support project teams to design, deliver and manage employment programs and workforce solutions for the mechanical and electrical build on Beon's large-scale solar farms and other relevant projects.
• Serve as the primary liaison for Beon's labour hire partners
• Provide localised advice in respect of union engagement plans in collaboration with the Victorian Power Networks (VPN) HR team and labour hire providers
• Assist with the onboarding of externally contracted (non-payroll) resources on site, ensuring compliance with Beon's values, behavioural expectations, and compliance standards
• Work collaboratively with the Community Engagement and Sustainability (CES) team to design and deliver pre-employment training focusing on programs such as Women in Solar and First Nations employment
• Support our teams to develop and a positive and inclusive workplace culture by developing facilitating team meetings, workshops and other engagement activities
• Lead the delivery of team-building workshops to strengthen collaboration and morale.
• Work alongside the First Nations Engagement Lead to ensure meaningful participation and benefits for First Nations peoples through training and employment on Beon projects.
• To succeed in this role you will have
• Degree in Business, Communications, Environmental or Social Sciences or related discipline (desirable)
• IAP2 qualifications (desirable)
• Excellent relationship building skills and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of social procurement practices within the infrastructure, construction and / or energy sector
• Demonstrated experience working with a large field workforce, preferably in a construction environment
• Extensive experience in community engagement and stakeholder management in corporations with high standards of performance
• Experience in working and engaging with First Nations Peoples communities and organisations
• Cultural awareness and understanding of First Nations Peoples culture, history, challenges and achievements.
• Your career with Beon Energy Solutions
• We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability.
• We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be.
• With an embedded Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTIQ+ allies pride network, we're committed to equal opportunities for all employees.- Our greatest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we operate within. This includes their physical safety - ensuring everyone gets home safely everyday - as well as their psychological safety, by ensuring everyone has the resources and support needed to achieve a work-life balance and be the best they can be.
• What's next?
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