About us

At Currie, we see the possible. We consult to people and organisations that sustain life on the planet. Currie is one of Australia’s founding B Corporations (BCorps) and a participant in the UN Global Compact. Our work in sustainability communications has won a global award.

Currie works with leaders from business and government at the nexus between food production, natural resource management, and programs that empower people and communities.

We turn clients’ visions of a better way forward into strategies that are doable. We tell stories that inspire sustainable action. We broker collaborations that solve problems.

About you

You want to make a net-positive impact on the world. You believe in the power of business to do good by people and the planet. You see a world where leaders do the right thing. Your purpose is to use your skills as a storyteller and talent as a strategic thinker to do good.

You are curious about food, nature and people, and you recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities of First Nations peoples. You understand how food production and consumption are linked to humanity’s biggest challenges. You have professional networks in food and agriculture and natural resource management. You understand the people, issues and technologies in sustainable food systems and agriculture value chains. You care about your colleagues and you take pride in the standard of your work. You are a senior communications and stakeholder engagement consultant.

Position summary

This position reports to the CEO.

Duties and responsibilities

• Create and deliver solutions that inspire and engage people
• Lead and grow our business with existing and new clients
• Manage projects on-time and on-budget
• Nurture relationships with key stakeholders, partners
• Share practice knowledge and insights with colleagues

Skills and capacities

Passion for client service and client impact:

• Meet client needs and take responsibility for their satisfaction and engagement
• Take a holistic view when preparing advice and making recommendations
• Demonstrate professional qualities and demeanour that command attention and respect from decision makers
• Build trusted and productive relationships with key, influencers, decision makers
• Find new clients, retain existing clients and grow business with existing clients
• Respond to questions, concerns and requests in a timely and professional way
• Own and manage the relationships for accounts and projects that you are assigned

Persuasive and technical communication skills:

• Demonstrate strong negotiation, consultative and brokering skills
• Write clear, concise and persuasive communications
• Demonstrate skills around communications with experience developing communications strategies, delivering effective communication tactics, and managing campaigns.
• Display skills in stakeholder consultation and engagement with experience identifying and mapping stakeholders, developing complex multi-year stakeholder strategies, and facilitating engagement through workshops or forums.

Advanced proficiency in key digital tools:

• The use of a CRM (customer relationship management), project management, knowledge sharing and time-keeping programs or tools
• A command of essential communications and analytics tools: Microsoft suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
• Proven experience in analysing data to extract insights around engagement results, net promoter/advocacy scores and stakeholder sentiment

Proven delivery of results:

• Delivers to clear goals within strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments, allocates appropriate time and resources, tracks progress and adjusts priorities as required.
• Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.

Expected results

• Outstanding feedback from clients when a director checks in with them
• Growing our knowledge and capacity around sustainable development
• Retaining and growing sales with current clients, attracting new clients

Core values

• Bright – we tackle every challenge with energy and spark.
• Thoughtful – we give every task the time and attention it needs.
• Brave – our counsel is honest and insightful, and always in the best interests of the client.
• Collegiate – we work as part of the client’s team.
• True – we’re proud of our originality and humility.
• Hopeful – we believe we can change things – for the better.

Role and experience requirements, and location

• An undergraduate university degree in business administration, management, marketing, political science, international relations, social science or a related field
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in communications and stakeholder engagement, preferably in-house and in consulting (incl. account management)
• Exceptional communication and networking skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in English is required
• Australian citizenship or residency or have current work rights for Australia
• This role is 0.8 to 1 FTE (i.e. four to five days per week)
• The location is flexible – travel may be required within Australia

What we can offer you

• A salary of $115-$135k (depending on experience) plus 10% super
• Inclusive and flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work arrangements
• Exposure to a range of industries and sectors, and for-purpose work
• Working in collaboration with a purpose-driven, energetic and caring team
• Working for a B Corp - Best for the World (Workers) company, 2017, 2019

Please direct any queries about this role to [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Consultant enquiry via EthicalJobs.