Stakeholder Engagement Lead
About Inland Rail
The Inland Rail Program is a 1600km rail infrastructure project stretching from Brisbane to Melbourne incorporating new and existing rail track. The program includes the upgrading of existing standard gauge track, the enhancement of existing standard gauge track to cater for double stacking and the construction of new standard gauge links comprising of viaducts, tunnels, rail track, crossings and bridges. More information relating to the project can be found here: Inland Rail.
About the opportunity
As this exciting major infrastructure project continues to grow across Australia, a position has become available for an experienced Stakeholder Engagement Lead to join the team on a 12-month contract, with a primary focus on greenfield projects.
The main focus of this role is to support the Inland Rail program through effective delivery of stakeholder and community engagement for the region.
Reporting to the Manager Stakeholder Engagement & Communications: Albury-Parkes, this position will be a key member of the community and project. As the Stakeholder Engagement Lead, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of best practice community and stakeholder engagement plans, providing advice on the approvals process, emerging issues, and driving necessary engagement with communities and other stakeholders to identify solutions. You will also be involved in representing the program in community forums, developing communications materials, and engaging with local government and media.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Engage with Councils, landowners, Government agencies, community and industry associations and develop or refine community engagement plans to support consultation and engagement. Support the development of collateral including project newsletters, fact sheets, project updates, media releases, FAQs for website and print. Identify issues, risks and opportunities and provide appropriate strategies. Oversee stakeholder engagement by the construction contractor. Provide executive officer support functions for a Community Consultative Committee, in line with planning approvals. Advise the Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Manager of outcomes or issues arising from Project review meetings, project workshops, key stakeholder workshops, community liaison group meetings, and service providers forums. Assist in managing responses to the feedback received through statutory and other consultation processes. Lead and support engagement that is transparent, equitable and accessible, with adequate opportunities for stakeholders to comment and all interactions appropriately managed and recorded. Build relationships with stakeholders that promote effective dialogue with the Inland Rail Program team. Work collaboratively with the Construction contractor to deliver engagement outcomes in line with the project's Environmental conditions of approval. Lead key local engagement events and opportunities for the project. What you'll be joining:
You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia. This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment. Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow. Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the-Art office embracing flexible working conditions. Inland Rail adopted a collaborative approach to the delivery of the project, leading all parties involved to work toward the same goal. This fosters the displayed behaviours of Respect, Honesty, Integrity and Reliability. Our Organisation and Culture
Inland Rail is an equal opportunity employer. Inland Rail will transform how we move goods around Australia - better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for businesses, industries and regional community. The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Future Thinking, Active Engagement, No Harm and Results. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.
At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.
All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.
Apply Now
If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.
As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.
Applications close: January 12th 2025
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