Project Engagement Specialist

21 hours ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Australian Energy Market Operator Full time

**Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) Overview**

Australia's energy system is undergoing a complex transformation, driven by the need for secure and reliable energy in the future.

We are seeking a Senior Project Communications Advisor to play a key role in shaping this transition.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert advice on project communications, stakeholder engagement, and landholder liaison to AEMO's Senior Leadership Team and external stakeholders.

This includes overseeing the coordination and management of key project communications, stakeholder forums, community events, individual landholder liaison, and ensuring that stakeholder inputs are captured and considered in the project design and development process.

In addition, the role will drive the delivery of the VNI West social value strategy to ensure positive and sustainable social outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive effective stakeholder, community, and landholder engagement to support the VNI West Project.
  • Manage numerous project-related consultants across community and stakeholder engagement, landholder engagement, and social value delivery.
  • Articulate, present, and negotiate complex stakeholder, landholder, and community issues to influence positive engagement.
  • Develop and lead the strategic direction and planning for communications, stakeholder, and landholder engagement for VNI West, including an annual roadmap of activity and milestones.
  • Lead and oversee a team of 2 direct reports and be responsible for the delivery of AEMO's communications, stakeholder, community, and landholder engagement on the VNI West project in Victoria.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Extensive experience in delivering complex infrastructure projects, preferably in the energy sector and transmission infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver strategic landholder, community, and stakeholder consultation plans and strategies under pressure and tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated experience developing strategies that build and embed social licence across programs and projects.
  • Demonstrated strategic communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in giving presentations, chairing/facilitating meetings, and producing effective written communications.
  • A strong passion for driving landholder, community, and stakeholder outcomes, and building and sustaining positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Education and Certifications:

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications (Bachelor or Masters) in communications, engagement, or a similar discipline.
  • IAP2 qualifications.

Salary:** $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience.

AEMO is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We welcome applications from diverse candidates.



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