Senior Community Engagement Specialist - Permanent Basis - Perth CBD Office At Western Power, we're at the forefront of WA's energy transition and have a huge scope of work to achieve in the short, medium, and longer term.
The secret to our power is our people, and we need additional and diverse resources, that's why we need you!
In support of the State Government Decarbonisation Strategy, Western Power has begun enhancing the existing network to enable future connection of large-scale renewable generation and load in our electricity grid.
The Clean Energy Link program will increase network transfer capacity between the Perth metropolitan area and throughout regions.
It is vital the voice of our community helps to shape the essential work that we do.
Now is an exciting time to get on board as we grow our Community Engagement team.
We are expanding our team and looking for experienced and passionate engagement professionals to help us future-proof our electricity network.
Your customer-centric approach and commitment to social performance will support the delivery of some of Western Power's key infrastructure projects.
Your Role in Action Working closely with a multidisciplinary project team to develop and implement community and stakeholder engagement plans for large, complex projects in regional WA.Deliver proactive, hands-on engagement activities such as events, workshops, and community participation events to support awareness and community representation.Lead community reference group formation and facilitate ongoing collaboration.Collect community feedback to continually inform and improve the project.Utilise a variety of tools, methods, and platforms to create accessible and tailored engagement for different audiences.Provide input to the project on risk through the lens of community engagement and provide recommendations for management of contentious and complex issues.Manage relationships with key stakeholders, particularly Local Government and project partners, to ensure their communications activities are consistent and strategically aligned with Western Power.Engage rural stakeholders and communities.
Rural travel will be required, and experience in regional engagement is desirable.Develop relationships with a range of internal specialised SMEs including marketing, communications, brand and government relations, and leverage internal capability as required to meet project outcomes.What Makes You a Great Fit Tertiary qualification in Communications, Social Planning and Sciences, Marketing, or related discipline.Extensive experience and knowledge in community engagement, stakeholder management, communications, or a related field.Demonstrated capability working with large and complex programs of work, ideally with infrastructure or construction experience.Demonstrated strategic and tactical level of subject matter expertise and experience in incorporating best practice communication/community and stakeholder engagement practices in delivering large and contentious infrastructure/innovative projects.Understanding of International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) spectrum.Advanced and strong communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate at multiple stakeholder levels.Ability to prioritise work and critically assess own performance.Excellent listening skills with a strong ability to demonstrate understanding and empathy.By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future.
We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations.
You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:
Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.Flexible work arrangements to support part-time work, working hours, and working from home arrangements.The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.An innovative team culture that's enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.In addition to standard leave, enjoy two wellness leave days each year.Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office, perfect for cyclists.On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.Applications close on 18th November 2024. There's never been a better time to join the energy industry!
At Western Power, we're working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we're looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world-leading experts.
We're committed to fostering diversity in all forms, including race, age, language, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and background.
We provide inclusive and innovative workplaces for our people to thrive, making our workforce stronger, smarter, kinder, and more creative.
If you're seeking a new opportunity that will challenge you to think bigger and imagine more, join us as we create an exciting new energy future for communities across Western Australia.
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