Workforce & Social Inclusion Manager

Since establishing in Australia in 2020, FCC Construction Australia is committed to expanding the capability of the Australian construction market by leveraging our proven integration approach and demonstrating our reputation for solving complex infrastructure challenges through our innovative solutions. 

We draw on our global position as one of the top construction companies globally, operating in over 30 countries for the past 125 years and responsible for delivering some of the largest, most complex, and highly acclaimed projects globally under an integrated business model. 

Our activities span all areas of engineering and construction – we are a world leader in successfully delivering civil works and transport infrastructure - roads, railways, airports, hydraulic and marine works, tunnels, bridges – as well as residential and non-residential buildings - hospitals, football stadiums, museums and corporate offices. Currently we’re in the top 30 construction companies globally.

About the Role:

We're seeking an experienced Workforce & Social Inclusion Manager to lead the function through delivery of Sydney projects. You will own the workforce development, skills and industry participation agenda end to end — building the strategy, delivering against it, and reporting performance.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Develop and deliver the project’s Workforce Development, Skills and Industry Participation plans, aligned to the NSW Infrastructure Skills Legacy Program (ISLP)

•    Drive performance against contractual targets covering apprentices and trainees, learning workers, women in trades and non-traditional roles

•    Lead Aboriginal participation strategy under the NSW Aboriginal Participation in Construction (APIC) policy, including employment pathways and Aboriginal business spend

•    Deliver local industry and SME engagement — supply chain briefings, ICN Gateway activity and capability support for local and diverse suppliers

•    Partner with procurement and commercial teams to embed participation requirements into subcontract packages, and support subcontractors to meet them

•    Build and manage relationships with TAFE NSW, RTOs, employment service providers and community organisations

•    Establish reporting and verification systems, and deliver accurate monthly reporting

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

•    Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122, or TAE40116 with current upgrade units)

•    Demonstrated experience in workforce development, industry participation or social procurement on major infrastructure or construction projects

•  Compliance capability — WHS, labour‑hire licensing, right‑to‑work, modern slavery /  Audit & data proficiency

•    Working knowledge of NSW policy settings — ISLP, APIC and local jobs and industry participation frameworks

•    Proven ability to deliver against hard contractual targets and evidence performance through robust reporting

•    Strong stakeholder capability across government clients, training providers, Aboriginal organisations and commercial subcontractors

•    Experience on large-scale civil, rail or transport infrastructure

•    Established relationships in the NSW training, employment services or Aboriginal business sectors

Why Join FCC Construction Australia?

• Work as part of a growing national business.

• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

• Opportunity to contribute to business improvement initiatives.

• Career development and professional growth opportunities.

• Competitive remuneration package.

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If you are a detail-oriented and organised professional looking to join a dynamic and growing construction business, we'd love to hear from you.

FCC are dedicated to fostering a gender-equitable team and cultivating a culture that mirrors the diversity of the communities we serve. Our commitment lies in establishing a workplace that prioritizes safety and respect for all team members. We actively invite applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.