Stakeholder and Social Services Consultant

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

Formally known as Epic Environmental, the Australian arm of Onterris has kept the strong culture we are well known for. The team continues to work closely with clients, building trusted relationships and delivering high-quality outcomes without an overemphasis on KPIs.

Our teams have the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, auditors, and professionals with vast experience within our industry, while enjoying regular social events and collaborative work that bring the team together. Onterris also supports career development through relevant internal opportunities and individual one-on-one career conversations focused on growth and progression.

Since it’s inception in early 2025, the Social and Stakeholder Services team has built a strong and exciting pipeline of future projects. With major work ahead, we’re expanding and this is your opportunity to be part of something impactful.

We are seeking a motivated, experienced, and passionate Stakeholder and Social Services Consultant to join our growing team in either our Brisbane or Sydney office.

This role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:

• Shaping and delivering meaningful stakeholder engagement by leading planning, management and implementation of activities
• Being a trusted advisor on regulatory and approvals processes
• Helping to guide clients through complex environments with confidence
• Getting on the ground, meeting people where they are, listening deeply and helping to solve real challenges
• Having the ability to travel, engage directly with stakeholders facilitating open, constructive conversations that lead to better outcomes
• Working towards something that genuinely matters – to communities, to clients and to the future of our team

Your Expertise And Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, ideally in Social Science or Social Planning
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement planning and implementation
• Experience in Social Impact Assessment and management planning preferred
• 5+ years of relevant demonstrated experience working under applicable Queensland and/or New South Wales legislation
• Previous experience with project management preferrable
• Knowledge and experience with cultural heritage and traditional owner engagement highly regarded but not a requirement

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.