Community Engagement Team Leader

7 days ago


Perth, Australia Western Power Full time

**Community Engagement Team Leader**:

- Location: Perth Office - CBD, WA, AU- 7 Aug 2023Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?

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 leading experts.

We currently have an exciting leadership opportunity for a Community Engagement Team Leader within our Community & Stakeholders function at our Perth Office on a permanent full-time basis.

This position is accountable for leading a team of professionals who develop and implement best practice approaches in community engagement for Western Power’s infrastructure projects.

This position is also critical in providing technical review and advice on the community engagement approach for Western Power’s infrastructure, customer-funded and maintenance projects, reducing the risk to Western Power and the community. It is also instrumental in gaining support from other areas of the business to enhance stakeholder engagement and Western Power’s reputation.

**About this role**

**Some of the additional key accountabilities within this role include;**
- Manage a small team of community engagement specialists through effective leadership, technical review of community engagement approach, performance management and peer support.
- Understand and provide technical advice as required on Western Power’s legal and regulatory obligations related to all community engagement activities.
- Provide stakeholder management advice on complex and contentious community engagement issues.
- Drive improvement in Western Power’s relationship with community stakeholders and the impacts of our infrastructure projects.
- Drive internal awareness and acceptance of Western Power’s approach to community engagement.
- Develop cross divisional relationships and alignment across the business.
- Establish, develop, and maintain valued relationships with internal and external stakeholders including creating and nurturing advocates to support Western Power’s growth and success.

**About you**

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include;
- Tertiary qualification in Communications, Social Sciences, Social Planning, Marketing, or related discipline
- Extensive knowledge and expertise, with at least 10+ years’ experience in community engagement and stakeholder management and consultation
- Demonstrated experience in incorporating best practice community engagement in large and contentious infrastructure projects.
- International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) qualified.
- Demonstrated experience in leading a professional team to achieve business goals.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with an ability motivate people.
- Strong stakeholder management skills both within and outside of the organisation, with the ability to influence and negotiate. Interaction with others requires highly developed skills to motivate, inspire and persuade.
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Strong work ethic and delivery

**Joining Western Power**

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

- Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance.
- An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
- 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

**Important information**

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

Applications close on 21 August 2023



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