Communications Advisor

• Join the state's biggest transmission project in 30+ years.
  
• Shape how the project is seen and supported
  
• Craft messages that build trust and engagement.
  

When you choose AusNet, you'll join genuine people working together making Real. Progress

At AusNet, we're the link between renewable energy sources and local communities, playing a key role in the clean energy transition and providing essential energy to every Victorian family.

Help us lead the way, while enriching your career with real people who encourage you to bring your best and make real impact – for your career, our communities, and Australia's cleaner energy future.

Purposeful work with genuinely good people. That's refreshing.

Become part of a critical team for The Western Renewables Link Project (WRL), the largest transmission build in over three decades and is critical infrastructure required to unlock the renewable energy potential of Victoria as the state transitions to cleaner, more sustainable energy.

As a Communications Advisor you will play a key role in shaping how the Western Renewables Link (WRL) is understood and supported by the public, stakeholders, and the media. You will support communication across a wide range of channels, including stakeholder correspondence, project collateral, media responses, and digital content. Every message you help craft will contribute to building trust, clarity, and confidence in the project. This role is ideal for a skilled communicator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about making complex information accessible and engaging.

This is a dynamic and high-impact role at the heart of one of Victoria's most significant energy infrastructure projects

The role is based in Melbourne, and is part of the Communications, Stakeholder & Industry Engagement team.

This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to:

• Draft and coordinate correspondence, ensuring tone, accuracy, and compliance with project standards.
  
• Develop and contribute to the creation of project collateral including fact sheets, presentations, FAQs, and technical summaries.
  
• Ensure all communications reflect consistent key messages and align with the broader project communication strategy.
  
• Collaborate with internal teams (land, field access, engagement, technical) to ensure communications are informed, accurate, and timely.
  
• Assist in the development and maintenance of communication templates and tools to support efficient and consistent messaging.
  
• Contribute to the identification and mitigation of reputational risks through proactive communication planning.
  
• Support continuous improvement in communication processes and team collaboration
  

You don't need to check every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, media, or a related discipline.
  
• 5+ years in communications, media, or stakeholder engagement roles
  
• Strong writing, editing, and content development skills
  
• Experience in infrastructure, energy, or regulated environments preferred
  
• Ability to translate technical content into accessible, audience-appropriate messaging
  
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
  
• Experience supporting media engagement and monitoring
  

A real place to belong

We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.

We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here's what sets us apart:

• Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we'll work with you to help balance work and life.
  
• Leave:more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.
  
• Community giving:a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.
  
• Perks:we offer all the other perks you've come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more.
  

As an industry in transformation, we're excited by the possibilities ahead.

So, if you're passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward.