KPMG Banarra is KPMG Australia’s specialist human rights and social impact advisory team. We work with businesses, government, and not-for-profits to understand complex social issues, risks and opportunities and develop and implement practical responses to create sustainable positive change. KPMG Banarra plays a distinct and vital role in helping solve important social issues, using our unique skills and expertise to help create positive and lasting impacts for our communities. We also lead KPMG’s Global Business and Human Rights Network, bringing together specialists around the world to deliver international solutions.

Your Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists to join KPMG Banarra in Perth. In response to growing client demand, we are looking for a passionate Human Rights and Social Impact Manager, with a focus on the energy and natural resources sectors.

You will be part of a recently established KPMG Banarra hub in Perth and an integral part of the national team. You will play a key role by:

• Delivering innovative services to our energy, natural resources and other clients relating to human rights in business, social impact, Indigenous rights and cultural heritage, modern slavery, ethical sourcing, community investment, and stakeholder engagement.
• Developing and sharing your subject matter expertise in one of more of these areas within the team and across KPMG.
• Delivering large, complex multi-stakeholder projects with inter-disciplinary project teams.
• Helping shape the future strategy and direction for KPMG Banarra.
• Contributing to the public conversation through thought-leadership and other advocacy initiatives.
• Mentoring and helping develop team members to reach their full potential.

How are you extraordinary?

• You are passionate about human rights and the importance of companies doing business in a way that respects the rights of people.
• You have significant experience in the energy and natural resources sector and/or in realising the rights of First Nations people and communities.
• You have fantastic communication skills to share ideas, inspire, and create change. You are able to digest detail, distil and communicate complex concepts in both written and verbal forms.
• You are relationship-focused, with keen communication skills and the knack for building and managing connections with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• You are a project management pro, with a love of big-picture thinking and the skills to see projects from beginning to end, such as establishing project details, performance measurement baselines, key milestones, work breakdown structures and resource planning.
• You are a kind and compassionate team member with a passion for continually growing your leadership skills to manage effectively upwards and downwards and thrive in a diverse and multidisciplinary team.
• You are tuned in to business development opportunities, with confidence creating effective sales material including proposals, case studies, and other sector-specific material.

Your Experience

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity your skills and experience could include:

• Knowledge and experience in one or more of: human rights, social impact, Indigenous rights and cultural heritage, social performance in the energy and natural resources sectors.
• Significant experience in implementation of relevant tools and methodologies including stakeholder engagement, social research including interviewing, NVivo (or similar) coding and analysis
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, including report writing, presentation and workshop facilitation
• Consulting experience or directly analogous skills and experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement in delivery of services.
• Capability/experience in business development and/or advocacy.

Tertiary qualifications that could include: human rights law, workplace relations or employment law, social or political science, gender studies, community development, other area of relevance and/or equivalent experience.

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.