Communications and Engagement Manager

4 weeks ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Transurban Full time

Working at Transurban is different; it’s a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create city-sized solutions—building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads—to solve pressing transport challenges that are slowing cities down.

About the role
- We’re seeking a Communications and Engagement Manager, responsible for developing and implementing engagement and communications plans and activities associated with Transurban’s major projects in Victoria.
- This role offers the chance to work on major infrastructure projects, provide strategic advice, manage communications and community engagement during construction, build robust stakeholder relationships, and support seamless project integration into business operations.
- Join us as our Communications and Engagement Manager, and contribute to meaningful and positive changes, shaping the future of our cities and leaving a positive placemaking legacy behind for local communities.
- Day-to-day, you will:
- Develop and deliver integrated communications and stakeholder engagement strategies to support Transurban’s role during construction and for operations as required-
- Identify and foster relationships with key stakeholders, community partners, and government entities - including through working from a variety of locations and participating in a range of in-person meetings and events-
- Oversee the delivery of community engagement activities for the project, including supporting construction contractors in strategy development and execution-
- Lead event-based engagement, including community outreach activities and public events-
- Proactively address community impacts and project-related issues, collaborating with internal stakeholders to mitigate risk and reduce impacts on stakeholders-
- Oversee communication activities for construction, road works and closures, including marketing and advertising campaigns, community and motorist notifications, advertising, and social media/web materials-
- Identify opportunities for positive media coverage and address potential media issues and risks-
- Lead, mentor and coach a small teamThis role will suit someone with a curious mind, caring approach, and transferrable skills and experiences, including:

- Strong stakeholder and community engagement skills
- Ability to identify opportunities and mitigate reputational risks
- Leadership skills to manage high-performing teams
- Ability to cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives
- Strategic thinking with excellent planning and organisational abilities
- Exceptional verbal, written communication, public presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Negotiating and influencing skills to gain trust and motivate others
- Understanding of state and local politics
- Team-oriented, enthusiastic, self-starter
- Ability to work under tight deadlines in high-pressure environments
- Desirable:_
- Experience with large infrastructure projects in a regulated industry
- Experience developing and implementing partnerships with not-for-profits, academic institutions, and charitable organisations
- Knowledge of marketing aspects of communications delivery, such as advertising, media buying and scheduling
- Tertiary qualifications in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Community Development, Commerce, or Business
- With a career at Transurban, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

- A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year
- 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well
- Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests
- Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more
- Share offers and insurance benefits
- Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days

We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.
- We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience - whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns.
- If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us on- .

**Job Type**:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Closing Date:
19-June-2024 0:00

Please note: The closing date reflects the time zone of the Primary Loca

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