Community Relations Advisor

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We believe life's about possibilities. And so is the future. That's why we need you.

We're working at the heart of Queensland's energy industry to maintain a safe, reliable and cost-effective transmission network.

As a Community Relations Advisor,you'll help us connect more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses to a world-class energy future. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected,and every future made possible.

• Permanent, full-time position
• Gladstone based
  

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.

• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Cultural leave for ceremonial or sorry business
• Other leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)

As a Community Relations Advisor, your role is to build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with local communities, landholders and key stakeholders. You'll help ensure Powerlink is well positioned to deliver infrastructure projects that bring meaningful benefits, while minimising impacts and incorporating local insights into decision-making.

You'll be responsible for developing and delivering targeted, regionally-focused community relations plans that enhance Powerlink's presence and social licence to operate. This includes identifying and managing risks, supporting project planning and estimates with expert advice, and collaborating across teams to embed best-practice engagement strategies.

As this is a regional based role, you will either already reside in the area, have strong existing knowledge of the local communities, or be willing to relocate or travel regularly. A large part of the role involves working in the field—liaising directly with landholders, stakeholders, and community members—so the ability to travel to nearby regional communities and other project locations is essential.

Your work will also involve stakeholder mapping, developing tailored engagement plans, and helping shape internal standards and procedures that support effective community engagement. You'll represent Powerlink at community events and meetings, including those held outside regular business hours, acting as a trusted local voice and advocate. Most importantly, you'll champion the views of the community within Powerlink to ensure those perspectives are heard and valued in key decisions.

As part of our Community and Social Performance team, you'll be joining a group of passionate, experienced professionals who are deeply committed to building trust and delivering real outcomes for Queensland communities. Our team brings together a unique mix of skills in stakeholder engagement, social performance, and regional knowledge to support the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the state. We work collaboratively across the business and directly with local communities, landholders and stakeholders to ensure that Powerlink's work is not only technically successful, but also socially responsible and respectful of the people and places we impact.

To be successful in this role, you'll have a degree in Social Science, Environmental Studies, Communications or a related field, or bring a lesser qualification with significant experience in community relations and social performance.

You'll have a proven ability to build strong relationships and effectively engage with communities, landholders, Traditional Owners and other key stakeholders. Your strong communication and conflict resolution skills will help you navigate sensitive issues and deliver positive outcomes.

Experience working in regional or remote areas is important, along with the ability to develop and implement engagement and communication strategies. An understanding of land access issues and relevant legislation, particularly in the context of linear infrastructure, will also be valuable.

Confidence using data management and records systems is expected, and experience in energy or similar infrastructure sectors is highly regarded. A collaborative mindset and willingness to mentor others will help you thrive as part of our close-knit team.

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Sunday 24th August2025. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Kim at kim.pigg@powerlink.com.au.

You are welcome here at Powerlink, regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

As part of our Reconciliation Action Plan, we're committed to building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Learn more about our commitment towards Reconciliation and greaterDiversity, Equity and Inclusion .

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Successful applicants must consent to, undergo, obtain, and maintain the relevant security clearance for this role, in accordance with the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) and the AusCheck Act 2007 (Cth) as amended from time to time. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all ap plicants.