Diversity in leadership
We set a goal in 2020 to achieve more gender & cultural diversity in our leadership team.
Our progress
(as of Dec 2024)
40 per cent of our senior staff team are females.
Working at Essence
We thrive on challenges, operate on trust, and leverage the diverse perspectives of people on our team in everything we do.
A career at Essence means you’ll have the opportunity to develop and utilise new skills and do challenging work that will impact the lives of people and communities and drive change through sustainable practices and a responsible supply chain.
You’ll be encouraged to examine problems from every angle, challenge the status quo, and come up with new and innovative ways of progressing projects.
No matter your background, we’re united by our focus on excellence and innovation.
Our values are a huge part of our culture
A culture that’s growing to support our business strategy, our people, our clients, and community expectations of us.
Honesty
We act with integrity in all interactions. We stand by our values no matter what challenges are encountered.
Excellence
We strive for continuous improvement and demand high standards from ourselves and those we work with.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We take individual & collective responsibility for the outcomes & experiences we deliver.
RESPECT
We value & seek different contributions from all our team members & industry colleagues.
TRUST
We build strong relationships with our people, clients, and partners to foster collaboration and partnerships.
Leadership in green buildings
Environmental stewardship is at the heart of our commitments.
As project managers, clients turn to us to develop a strong sustainable foundation for their projects. As such, we are committed to upskilling our employees to assist clients in meeting their sustainability goals, manage risk, and improve sustainability performance and cost reductions across project activities.
We are committed to new ways of partnering with our stakeholders to achieve our shared ambitions for a sustainable future.
We are one of the first project management companies to obtain certified carbon neutral credentials and are currently undertaking more work to ensure sustainable practices are embedded in our supply chain and procurement practices.
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LOCATION
We have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.
EMPLOYEES
We have more than 60 team members employed nationally.
PROJECTS
We have worked on more than 180 projects.
Good Business Practices
Doing business responsibly & sustainably.
Sustainability in the office
Every Essence office manages its business with consideration of reducing environmental impact and when selecting offices, we ensure the building owners align with our environmental goals. We encourage employees to use reusable containers and have a robust recycling program.
Responsible supply chain
We practise responsible supply chain management. That means when selecting suppliers & consultants, we ensure they uphold environmental & societal values that address global issues such as climate change, water security, deforestation, human rights, fair labour practices & corruption.
Workplace giving
We have donated more than $130,000 of revenue to charities such as the Property Industry Foundation, Housing All Australians, and Vinnies since the inception of Essence in 2016. We support team or individual efforts to raise money for charities by backing donations of our staff.
Diversity & inclusion
We’re committed to creating a respectful, fair, and inclusive work environment. We believe understanding and responding to the needs of our clients is best accomplished when our people and leaders reflect the diversity of the communities we deliver.
Fair recruitment practices
We are committed to treating all employees fairly, ensuring that they are recruited, trained and promoted solely on their abilities. We strive to hire, retain and promote employees with diverse attributes, backgrounds, experiences & skills who think differently, have varying perspectives and bring unique ideas & points of view.
Gender equality
We annually celebrate the achievement of women and raise awareness of gender bias by celebrating International Women’s Day through events and thought-leadership initiatives. We are a proud supporter of the Property Council of Australia’s (PCA) 500 Women in Property program and encourage our female employees to apply for the program.
Our Workplace Goals
Our Workplace Goals
Indigenous Reconciliation
We set a goal in 2020 to commence a reconciliation plan.
Our progress
(as of Dec 2024)
We have received endorsement from Reconciliation Australia for our Reflect Reconciliation Plan. We are committed to delivering this plan to support us in developing reconciliation pathways for our First Nations people.
Our Workplace Goals
A more inclusive environment
We set a goal in 2020 to achieve more gender and cultural diversity across our team.
Our progress
(as of Dec 2024)
We delivered a Gender, Diversity & Inclusion Policy to formalise the commitment Essence has to unified equality.
Realising the rewards
Ready to grow your career but still maintain a balance?
A career at Essence means you’ll have the opportunity to develop and utilise new skills, explore interesting fields and do challenging work that will impact the built environment.
Interested in a career at Essence?
We welcome problem solvers at all levels.
All expressions of interest are kept confidential.
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Parental Leave
Eligible primary carer employees receive 12 weeks paid leave + 6 months superannuation. Nonprimary carers receive 4 weeks paid leave.
Annual Leave
We offer 23 days of annual leave, (20 standard days, plus three ‘wellness leave’ days).
Purchase Leave
Eligible employees can purchase up to four weeks additional leave annually.
Loyalty Bonuses
We celebrate employee loyalty with a $1500 gift card on their five-year anniversary, and a $4000 gift card on their ten-year anniversary.
Bonuses
Our financial recognition program recognises & rewards individual performances of employees who have contributed to company goals or have exceeded performance objectives. Discretionary bonuses are paid bi-annually following performance reviews.
Your wellbeing
Employee Assistance Program
To support our employees and families during times of need, we offer a complimentary employee assistance program that provides immediate confidential counselling support & advice and training opportunities. The EAP also offers networking opportunities, training & well-being initiatives.
Flu Shots & Skin Checks
We provide the option for all employees to receive a free flu-shot and skin check annually.
Financial Well-being
We work with external partners to provide topical financial sessions throughout the calendar year.
Wellness Leave
We encourage employees to take regular breaks of meaningful rest and provide staff with 3 days ‘wellness leave’ to be used within a 12 month period.
Your experience
Recognition Program
We recognise employees who have performed beyond expectations and positively represented the company values though annual employee awards.
Diversity & Inclusion
We proudly maintain a company Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy, to encourage awareness and understanding. We recognise and celebrate diversity days. We proudly deliver diversity reporting to our Board on a quarterly basis.
Networking
We hold regular company events such as team lunches, sporting teams, drinks, and celebrations. In addition, we participate in industry events organised by PCA, UDIA, NAWIC, PIF and other industry and professional bodies.
Culture
Our leaders cultivate a culture that enables all employees to reach their full potential. We also do our best to ensure that our employees are enjoying their work. Independent, non-executive board directors underpin business-wide governance practices.
Ways of working
Flexibility
We are committed to supporting employees with a work/life balance through flexible working arrangements.
Career Growth
With interstate offices, from time to time there may be opportunities for supported relocation where positions become available. These opportunities are in addition to roles that become available to apply for in your home office, to support your development.
Autonomy
We encourage a culture of autonomy where managers trust their teams to do their best and are supportive of a growth mindset. We do this by ensuring teams have the tools, training and support they need to achieve their goals.
Volunteering
We support employees volunteering as part of their annual leave entitlement, independently or with our charity partners.
Learning & development
Learning & Upskilling
We support our employees at every level to continually learn and add to their skill set by providing regular performance enhancement opportunities.
Mentoring
We support mentoring of our people through programs provided by recognised industry bodies. We invite employees to nominate themselves to apply for PCA or NAWIC’s mentoring program. Essence will reimburse two employees annually
to participate in successful applications to these programs.Leadership Development
Managers are given opportunities to further develop their leadership skills through leadership training programs.
Lunch & Learns
We support our employees at every level to continually upskill by providing structured training sessions and B2B’s with various industry contacts.
Interested in a career at Essence?
We welcome problem solvers at all levels.
All expressions of interest are kept confidential.
Career Opportunities
Interested in a career at Essence? Click on the link relevant to you and send us an expression of interest. All submissions are kept confidential.
