Senior Community Engagement Specialist

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeReputation Full time $136,250 - $183,500
Community Engagement Specialist

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team responsible for driving effective engagement with communities and stakeholders impacted by our infrastructure projects.

You will coordinate a team to plan and implement best-practice engagement strategies, manage our social licence to operate and reputation, and oversee targeted and strategic project engagement planning and implementation.

Your Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Leading the team in identifying and managing reputation risk associated with high-risk and/or high-profile projects;
  • Oversight of project engagement planning and implementation;
  • Driving the effective identification, assessment, and mitigation of risk associated with our capital program from an engagement and communications perspective;
  • Coordinating the development and implementation of communications strategies and processes;
  • Liaising with senior executives to identify and manage project engagement risks and opportunities; and
  • Coordinating government liaison activities on matters associated with our capital program.

To be successful in this role, you will be a highly skilled engagement professional with experience working on high-risk/profile projects.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Experience managing and developing a team;
  • Extensive experience in stakeholder or community engagement within a complex technical organisation;
  • Proven skills developing, coordinating, and supporting contemporary engagement aligned with best practice standards on high-risk and/or high-profile projects;
  • Experience monitoring the business, political, and regulatory environment for potential issues associated with project delivery;
  • Proven skills liaising effectively with media and strong skills in identification of media opportunities associated with projects to improve reputation and profile;
  • Ability to critically review prepared written communication for various purposes, including media material, project briefs, speeches, presentations, and internal reports; and
  • Experience managing public engagement forums or similar activities, as needed.

Benefits:

As a valued member of our team, you can expect a range of benefits, including:

  • Competitive salary and bonus structure;
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development;
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment;
  • Flexible working arrangements and remote work options;
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools;
  • Professional memberships and networking opportunities; and
  • Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.

Why Join Our Team?

We are a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you are a motivated and results-driven individual who is passionate about making a difference in your community, then we want to hear from you.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, through our online portal. We look forward to hearing from you



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