Associate - Communications & Stakeholder Engagement
7 months ago
Diverse and interesting projects including renewables/ethical client base
- Hybrid work environment with attractive benefits and professional development opportunities
- Brisbane based role initially supporting a next generation renewables project
About SMEC
Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people.
For more than 70 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. We are currently supporting the delivery of transformation solar, hydropower, rail and road projects around the nation. We challenge boundaries to deliver sustainable solutions that help to connect, move and power people and communities.
We are committed to helping our clients innovate towards a more sustainable world, powered by clean and affordable energy. Our diverse global workforce of professionals are highly respected experts in their fields. Challenging boundaries, they look beyond the project scope to help shape a better future. Be part of an organisation that helps design solutions to today’s challenges and contribute to achieving better environmental and social outcomes on the project that we deliver.
The Role
Due to continued growth and on-going project demand, we are seeking a talented Associate Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Consultant to deliver communication and engagement plans, activities, materials and tools to predominately support a significant renewables project in the start-up phase of the organisation, as well as providing support to the wider SMEC team with other projects.
Key responsibilities:
- Developing and delivering communication and stakeholder engagement strategies and plans for SMEC projects.
- Building community, stakeholder and client relationships.
- Supporting the wider business, in particular the Environment, Transport, Water, Planning and Energy groups with consultation services.
- Assisting in the development of proposals, new business ventures and marketing activities.
- With a track record of achievement in a related role, you ideally will have gained your experience working on major infrastructure projects for an engineering/design/construction consultancy or contractor and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.
Ideal applicants will have:
- Well-developed relationship building skills and the ability to engage with key stakeholders.
- 9+ years’ demonstrated experience in communications and/or consultation with the most recent experience within infrastructure
- EIS engagement experience highly regarded
- Recognised degree or equivalent practical experience
- Experiencing delivering social impact/value management plans
- Sound understanding of IAP2 Public Participation practice and/or qualifications
- Experienced in managing day to day customer relations activities including consultation databases.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Ability to effectively write, plan and execute engagement strategies
- Experience coordinating or participating in public events for both community members and technical stakeholders.
- Ability to spend time away from home to carry out in-field engagement.
What we offer:
- Flexible work arrangement to support work/life balance
- Ethical client base
- Opportunity to work alongside and be mentored by industry leaders
- Professional Development Programs from graduates to leaders through mixture of inhouse programs and external courses as well as tertiary education financial assistance
- Dynamic career pathways and opportunities to work on projects nationally and internationally
- Purchased additional annual leave
- Generous paid parental leave (primary and secondary)
- Wellbeing benefits
Diversity and Inclusion
SMEC is proud to have been recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in Australia as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. This citation recognises our active and ongoing commitment to achieving gender equality across our business, and recently we have worked to drive key improvements in flexible work practices, parental leave policies and learning and development programs.
We recognise the value and importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and look for people with different backgrounds, skills and expertise to drive innovation and shared learning across our growing global network.
How to apply
All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world
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