Principal Engagement Officer

2 days ago

Adelaide Region SA, Australia HAYS Full time

Be a key contributor to the successful delivery of a pipeline of infrastructure projects in South Australia

**Your new company**
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport plays a vital role connecting people and places in South Australia by managing roads, marine and public transport networks state-wide; delivering citizen services; and building and maintaining the State-owned infrastructure that enables the delivery of essential and important government services to our community.

**Your new role**
Reporting to the Engagement Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a small team of Engagement Officers who develop and implement engagement for a range of infrastructure projects in the design and delivery stages.

With experience delivering engagement on infrastructure or other complex projects, you can think strategically and will have exceptional written and communication skills. You are politically astute and able to proactively identify and address sensitive issues, create meaningful opportunities for community involvement and ensure the social value of the project is maximised.

You are able to work concurrently across multiple projects, alongside a broad mix of internal stakeholders, with a focus on driving ‘best for project’ outcomes.

**What you'll need to succeed**
To be considered for this role, you will have:

- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing engagement strategies on infrastructure or other complex projects
- Ability to identify opportunities to maximise the social value of the project
- Experience managing and/or mentoring team members
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, delivering clear and concise content appropriate for the intended target audience
- Experience in building effective relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
- Proven ability to accurately and concisely negotiate outcomes that provide a resolution to all involved parties
- Demonstrated experience preparing all engagement collateral, with a high level of attention to detail
- A degree in a relevant discipline
- IAP2 qualifications are desirable

You must be willing to obtain or hold a valid Working with Children Check and National Police Check to be successful in obtaining this role.

**What you'll get in return**
When successful in this role, you will be part of a supportive engagement team that forms part of the broader Public Affairs division, playing a key role in the delivery of South Australia’s record infrastructure pipeline.

**What you need to do now**
Your Marketing, Communications & Digital expert Sonia Diestel-Feddersen is leading this exciting recruitment project. For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Sonia, Tessa or Kate on 08 8231 3688.
- CV including details of 3 referees (name, address and contact number with one being your current line manager).
- Cover Sheet
- Employment Declaration
- A written statement, no more than 1500 words, addressing the criteria outlined above.

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