Community Engagement Strategist

5 days ago

Perth, Western Australia beBeeCommunityEngagement Full time $100,000 - $120,000
Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Community Engagement Specialist to contribute meaningfully to our community and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage relationships with key stakeholders, particularly regional Local Government and project partners to ensure their communications activities are strategically aligned with the organisation.
  • Enhance and improve the relationship and reputation of the organisation with community stakeholders and work to minimise impacts of our infrastructure projects.
  • Deliver proactive, hands-on strategic planning subject matter expertise to support and achieve both internal and external engagements activities.
  • Develop cross-functional relationships and alignment across the business.
  • Meet stakeholders face-to-face to discuss queries and ensure proactive relationship management.
  • Establish, develop, and maintain valued relationships with internal and external stakeholders including creating and nurturing advocates to support the organisation's strategic objectives.
  • Understand the legal and regulatory obligations related to community engagement.
  • Provide stakeholder management and communications advice on contentious issues.
  • Complete all assigned actions in crisis situations involving the organisation in the community.
  • Active participation in relevant corporate or community engagement events as required.
  • Influence the internal awareness and acceptance of the organisation's approach to community engagement and act as an internal advocate for community views to influence decision-making.
  • Report on input on all project communications and engagement status, progress against plan, lessons learnt, issues etc. as part of weekly, monthly, quarterly and milestone reporting.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in strategic stakeholder relationship management, with a proven ability to build strong partnerships, communicate complex information effectively, and proactively manage community and project-related interactions.
  • Knowledge and experience of Local Government and related organisations would be highly regarded.
  • Proven experience and knowledge in communication, community engagement, stakeholder management or a related field.
  • Tertiary qualification in Communications, Social Planning and Sciences, Marketing, or related discipline.
  • Demonstrated high level of subject matter expertise and experience in incorporating best practice communication / community and stakeholder engagement practices.
  • Understanding of International Association of Public Participation spectrum.
  • Ability to prioritise work and critically assess own performance.
  • Excellent listening skills with a strong ability to demonstrate understanding and empathy.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.

Benefits

  • We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
  • An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
  • An innovative team culture that's enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
  • In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
Why Work with Us?

At this organisation, we strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe in the importance of community engagement and stakeholder management and are committed to delivering exceptional results.

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