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Our philosophy is 'Made for Life' - it's a\ncommitment we honour, each day. Everything we do and everything we build is\n‘Made for Life.' Whether it's refining our patented, prefabricated\nbuilding products, developing more efficient and sustainable construction\npractices, or bringing expertise inhouse to supply critical\ncomponents, we always believe there is a better way. As a result,\nHickory has become one of the most dynamic construction and property\ncompanies in Australia.\nPOSITION OVERVIEW\nAt Hickory, we're\ncommitted to creating meaningful social value alongside delivering outstanding\nconstruction projects. As a Social Procurement Advisor you will support\nprojects from tender through to delivery and closeout, providing guidance on\nsocial procurement planning, supplier engagement, workforce participation\ninitiatives, compliance reporting and stakeholder collaboration. This role is\ncritical in helping Hickory achieve positive social outcomes whilst maintaining\ncompliance with frameworks such as the Victorian Social Procurement Framework\n(SPF), Major Projects Skills Guarantee (MPSG), Local Jobs First (LJF), Building\nEquality Policy (BEP) and Fair Jobs Code. We're looking for someone with\nexperience in social procurement, construction, infrastructure or a related\nfield who can build strong partnerships, drive positive outcomes and contribute\nto Hickory's ongoing success.\n WHAT HICKORY CAN OFFER\nNovated Leases: Take advantage of novated leasing options to maximise your salary and enjoy tax savings on vehicle expenses.\nFamily-Friendly Policies: Receive paid parental leave to support your family needs. \nH-Perks Employee Rewards: Access exclusive discounts, cashback and everyday savings through our internal benefits platform.\nEmployee Wellbeing: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for valuable support and resources.\nPremium Wellness & Fitness Amenities: Enjoy access to wellness and fitness facilities, including a yoga studio and gym, to promote a healthy lifestyle.\nPremium End-of-Trip Facilities: Benefit from premium end-of-trip amenities such as lockers, secure bike storage, towel and dry-cleaning service, and top-notch shower and change facilities.\nModern Office Environment: Immerse yourself in a unique working environment within a state-of-the-art office building.\nConvenient Location: Our Southbank location offers easy access to public transport and is just a short walk away from Anzac Station, Southern Cross Station, Southbank, South Melbourne Market, Albert Park, and more.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nSocial Procurement Strategy & PlanningSupport the development and ongoing improvement of Hickory's social procurement strategy and initiatives.\nPrepare project-specific Social Procurement Plans, identifying targets, suppliers, employment pathways and reporting requirements.\nAssist project teams in implementing social procurement commitments throughout the project lifecycle.\nSupport the establishment and monitoring of project and business-wide social procurement objectives and targets.\nProject Delivery SupportWork closely with project delivery teams to integrate social procurement requirements into procurement planning, subcontractor engagement and workforce initiatives.\nAttend project meetings and provide updates on social procurement performance, opportunities and risks.\nMonitor subcontractor compliance with social procurement commitments and collect supporting evidence.\nCoordinate with employment intermediaries and community partners to support Priority Jobseeker and workforce participation initiatives.\nSupply Chain & Supplier DevelopmentIdentify, engage and onboard social benefit suppliers, including First Nations-owned businesses, social enterprises and disability enterprises.\nMaintain and develop Hickory's network and register of verified social benefit suppliers.\nFacilitate supplier engagement activities and industry briefings to connect suppliers with project opportunities.\nSupport project teams in creating opportunities for diverse and social benefit suppliers within procurement packages. \nCompliance & ReportingTrack and report on social procurement outcomes, including workforce participation, supplier spend and contractual KPIs.\nPrepare compliance reports and customer submissions in accordance with project requirements.\nMaintain accurate records, audit trails and supporting documentation to substantiate social procurement outcomes.\nIdentify risks of non-compliance and work with project teams to implement corrective actions where required. \nTender & Pre-Construction SupportLead the development of social procurement content for tender submissions, including commitment proposals, methodologies and delivery plans.\nSupport bids and estimating teams with social procurement strategies that align with client and government requirements.\nAssist in the preparation of social procurement commitments for government and institutional project opportunities.\nInternal Capability & Continuous ImprovementBuild internal awareness of social procurement requirements and best practice across project teams.\nProvide guidance on social procurement obligations, reporting requirements and government frameworks.\nContribute to the development of policies, procedures, templates and reporting tools.\nMonitor industry developments and government policy changes to ensure Hickory remains compliant and competitive. \nTO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE\nDemonstrated experience in social procurement, community benefit, sustainability or a related role within construction, infrastructure or property.\nGood understanding of the Victorian Social Procurement Framework (SPF), MPSG, Local Jobs First (LJF), Building Equality Policy (BEP) and Fair Jobs Code.\nExperience developing and delivering social procurement strategies and commitments on construction or infrastructure projects.\nProven ability to engage with social enterprises, First Nations businesses, disability enterprises, employment intermediaries and community partners.\nStrong stakeholder management and relationship building skills.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, tender submissions and compliance documentation.\nStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.\nHigh attention to detail and experience maintaining accurate reporting and compliance records.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint. \nIf this sounds like your next\nopportunity, we would love to hear from you as soon as possible! Submit your CV\ntoday. Due to the volume of applications, only successful applicants will be\ncontacted.\nPlease note that we are\nmanaging this search internally and are not partnering with recruitment\nagencies for this position. 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