About Impact Seed

Founded in 2015, Perth-based Impact Seed is a leading impact advisory and WA’s only dedicated capacity builder for the social enterprise, impact investment and social innovation ecosystem; as well as the first WA organisation certified with both Social Traders as a social enterprise, and B-Lab as a B-Corp.

Our vision is for a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive Western Australian economy that empowers communities and values culture and the environment.

We work in partnership to create systems-level impact and provide strategic advice, investment and connections that enable organisations to deepen and scale their impact.

With a decade of on the ground experience working with WA impact entrepreneurs, businesses, government, funders, not for profits and Aboriginal corporations, we have developed a deep understanding of the landscape, drivers and challenges in strengthening capacity and capability to create lasting change.

We partner with organisations to strengthen their ability to deliver social, economic and environmental outcomes and achieve results. Our advisory services include strategy and governance, outcomes management, evaluation, corporate sustainability, and convening for impact.

As a proudly West Australian-based advisory our focus is on place-based projects that aspire to create deep impact here in WA, leveraging our state’s greatest strengths: natural and geographical advantages, resource rich public and private investment sectors, entrepreneurial and innovation talent, and deep traditional Aboriginal knowledge of how to care for Country on which we all depend.

More info on our services here.

About the role

We are looking for an Impact Consultant and/or Analyst with strong problem solving, analysis, stakeholder engagement, communication and organisational skills, to support our rapidly growing impact advisory practice and capacity building programs. This role would suit a candidate with at least 2 (Analyst) or 5 (Consultant) years’ experience in problem solving or program management roles in a private sector, government or social impact organisation.

Role/Responsibilities

• Developing workplans as part of a team to deliver high quality deliverables for our clients and partners
• Providing qualitative, quantitative and financial analysis, and research support on impact advisory and capacity building projects
• Supporting problem solving to support clients address issues and deliver outcomes
• Supporting workshop facilitation
• Stakeholder engagement with client staff, partners and beneficiaries
• Coordination support (e.g. scheduling interviews, loading surveys into systems, etc)
• Preparing clear and compelling presentation materials and reports

• Supporting business development as required (e.g. writing proposals, attending initial meetings with potential clients).

• Providing general support to the team as required.

Impact Consultants and Analysts work on engagements as part of a team and are usually managed by an Impact Specialist or Director. A typical engagement lasts between 3-6 months and a Consultant or Analyst will normally work on two-three engagements at a time.

Required Experience

• At least 2 (Analyst) or 5 (Consultant) years’ experience in problem solving or program management roles in a private sector, government or social impact organisation.
• Analysis and problem-solving skills
• Project management and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Market research
• Highly motivated, action oriented with strong interpersonal skills
• Cultural competency
• Ability to use Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in social impact or impact measurement desirable.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record including a graduate degree from a recognised program in Business, Social Science, Public Policy/Administration, Law, or other equivalent.

Next Steps

• Please submit your application addressed to Steph Shorter via the form below in the first instance, including cover letter articulating experience against selection criteria and your current CV.
• Please note only applicants with rights to work in Australia will be considered.
• Our office is currently based in Fremantle, however from January will be based in West Perth. Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated, but this role cannot be completed remotely.
• This is a fixed term contract.
• Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as they come in - we are looking to appoint as soon as we can.