We currently have an opportunity for a Community and Stakeholder Engagement Officer to join our team supporting water infrastructure projects. In this role, you will develop and deliver communication and stakeholder engagement strategies that help maintain strong relationships with communities, customers, project teams and key stakeholders while supporting the successful delivery of critical infrastructure programs.
Working closely with project teams, council representatives, residents and business owners, you will coordinate engagement activities, prepare communications materials, manage stakeholder enquiries and support project events and community education initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing community and stakeholder engagement plans for multiple projects
- Preparing and distributing communication materials including newsletters, fact sheets, advertisements and website updates
- Conducting stakeholder and customer surveys to measure engagement outcomes
- Supporting stakeholder negotiations relating to property access, construction impacts and site restoration
- Managing stakeholder enquiries and complaints and escalating issues where required
- Supporting project events, community engagement activities and education programs
- Providing advice and guidance to project teams on stakeholder engagement strategies and obligations
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or a related discipline
- More than five years' experience in corporate communications and community engagement roles
- Experience working within multidisciplinary project environments
- Experience supporting water, utilities, infrastructure or civil construction projects
- Strong written, verbal and organisational skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve challenging stakeholder issues
- A proactive and collaborative approach with a strong focus on building positive relationships
- Commitment to safety and alignment with Zero Harm principles
Experience with social media, digital communication platforms and knowledge of the water industry or infrastructure delivery environment will be highly regarded.
At Downer, we offer:
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities to work on meaningful infrastructure projects that positively impact local communities
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
- A strong commitment to safety, inclusion and wellbeing
- Flexible and rewarding career opportunities within one of Australia's leading infrastructure service providers
Energy & Utilities delivers end to end engineering, asset management and infrastructure services to customers across Australia and New Zealand. We support our customers through the design, construction, maintenance and operation of critical infrastructure that keeps communities connected and essential services operating.
At Downer, we are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed.
Click Apply and submit your resume together with a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
Please note: Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Candidates will only be considered if submitted through the approved recruitment process.
