Job DescriptionPosition TitleThe
Industry Resources Advisor is responsible for the strategic coordination, optimization, and accessibility of GHD's industry resources, including standards, codes, manuals, industry literature, professional memberships, and accreditation support.
The role acts as a
central advisory point for GHD's technical professionals globally, ensuring they have timely, compliant, and cost-effective access to essential industry information. Through strong governance, insight into resource usage, and proactive knowledge sharing, the role supports technical excellence, professional development, and global alignment across the business.
Key ResponsibilitiesIndustry Resource Governance and Management- Manage corporate subscriptions and approvals for industry standards, codes, and manuals, including Australian, British, UK Rail, WSAA, Canadian, and Americas standards.
- Oversee corporate and individual professional membership approvals and maintain accurate membership records in line with GHD policies.
- Manage purchased industry literature and digital resources, including specifications, cost guides, publishers, and e-journals.
- Engage with specialist platform provider services to ensure appropriate service levels.
Resource Usage, Insight, and Optimization- Monitor and analyze usage of industry resources across regions and service lines.
- Identify duplication, inefficiencies, and opportunities for rationalization and cost savings.
- Provide informed recommendations to stakeholders to optimize spend while maintaining access to critical resources.
- Act as the primary contact for queries related to industry resources and access.
Knowledge Sharing and Library Enablement- Curate and share relevant industry updates, regulatory changes, and emerging trends through Service Lines and Viva Engage channels.
- Support the ongoing development and adoption of the GHD Library, with a specific focus on improving relevance and uptake in EMEA and the Americas.
Access Facilitation and Systems Support- Administer access to purchased portals and platforms, including one-time access links and login credentials.
- Ensure access arrangements are efficient, secure, and clearly communicated to users.
- Refine workflows that drive compliance and efficiency.
Professional Accreditation Support- Support processes for GHD-funded mandatory and commercially preferred professional accreditations.
- Coordinate approvals with Regional General Managers (RGMs) and Service Line Leaders (SLLs).
- Track accreditation requirements, progress, and renewal need to support workforce capability planning.
Capabilities for SuccessTechnical & Professional Capability- Strong understanding of industry standards, professional bodies, and technical information requirements across engineering and advisory environments.
- Experience managing subscriptions, digital libraries, or knowledge systems in a professional services context.
- Ability to interpret governance frameworks and apply them pragmatically across regions.
Behavioral Capability- Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with technical and leadership audiences.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret usage data and develop evidence-based recommendations.
- Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable operating across multiple geographies and time zones.
Key Relationships- Technical professionals across all Service Lines
- Global and Regional Technical Leadership
- Regional General Managers and Service Line Leaders
- Knowledge Management, IT, Finance, and Procurement teams
Why This Role Matters at GHDBy centralizing and optimizing access to industry resources, the Industry Resources Advisor strengthens GHD's technical foundations, supports professional development, reduces duplication, and contributes directly to global consistency and cost efficiency. The role is a key enabler of GHD's continued growth and transformation as a globally aligned professional services business.
Know-How- Requires broad professional knowledge across multiple technical disciplines and geographies.
- Requires strong advisory, influencing, and coordination capability without direct line authority.
- Integrates technical, commercial, and governance considerations.
Problem Solving- Operates in a largely unstructured environment, balancing competing priorities, stakeholder needs, and cost considerations.
- Interprets complex information (usage data, standards, approvals) to develop practical, value-adding solutions.
- Accountable for stewardship of significant corporate investment in industry resources.
- Direct impact on operational efficiency, compliance, and technical productivity, though not directly responsible for revenue or people leadership.
- Influence is primarily through expertise, advice, and governance rather than positional authority.
