Stakeholder and Community Engagement Specialist

3 weeks ago


Perth, Australia Synergy AU Full time

Make a better tomorrow.

When you join the team at Synergy, you’re becoming part of Western Australia’s intelligent energy future. We are proud to be the state’s largest energy provider, striving for an efficient and sustainable power supply with the latest innovations in energy usage and storage. Working for Synergy means you’ll play an important role in ensuring that WA is a world-leader in how our customers choose to use, store and trade energy for years to come.

Synergy’s focus is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the environment in which we operate. You’ll find our core values of innovation, collaboration, accountability and trust are integrated into the culture of every team and the way we do business with our customers, our people and our suppliers. Building tomorrow’s energy future is a big job, and it’s why we only look for the very best people to join us.

Reporting to the Stakeholder and Community Partnership Lead, Synergy is currently seeking a Stakeholder & Community Engagement Specialist to establish networks between internal and external stakeholders and the community to support the timely delivery of multiple large-scale renewable energy projects. Day-to-day the role will be partially embedded within the project delivery team.

This is currently a 12-month fixed term opportunity based at our Perth CBD office.

We’re looking for inspiring people who will be able to:

- Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and communities to understand their needs and expectations.
- Create comprehensive stakeholder and community engagement plans in accordance with an established framework and lead the implementation of them for multiple large-scale renewable energy projects.
- Handle complex stakeholder issues and public enquiries to minimise project impacts.
- Organise and participate in community information sessions, landowner/stakeholder meetings and forums/briefings - some regional travel and out of hours activities will be required.
- Demonstrated capability to deliver strategic stakeholder and community engagement plans, advice and support in a large service-based organisation.
- Extensive implementation of IAP2 methodology in community engagement programs.
- Considerable experience in delivering communication programs and providing advice and support in large service-based organisations.
- Tertiary qualification in communications or a related discipline.
- Located in the heart of the Perth CBD, our offices are appointed with free wellness and leisure facilities, including a pool, gym and bike storage areas. You’re always just minutes from a huge variety of great food options, spectacular King’s Park, convenient public transport options and the best shopping destinations that the city has to offer._

Working for an employer of choice in the energy sector means that you’ll also enjoy security and benefits above and beyond many other companies. Of course, Synergy is also an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an equitable and diverse workforce. We always encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and people of all diverse backgrounds to apply.

Working for an employer of choice also means you will enjoy:

- Life Insurance (equivalent to 2 years’ salary)
- Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa, Medibank and HBF
- Employee recognition programs
- Professional Development Opportunities, including training, memberships and study assistance
- Purchase Annual Leave - purchase an additional 2 weeks of annual leave per financial year
- Social club and community engagement opportunities
- Parental Leave options

Please submit your CV by clicking the “Apply” button below. Successful applicants will be required to submit a National Police Check dated within the past 12 months and complete a medical check.

Tomorrow can’t wait.



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