Manager Corporate Affairs

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That’s what we call progress. To achieve it, we’re bringing together people with unique stories, perspectives, backgrounds and talent - and we need yours too
- Develop and lead stakeholder engagement activities to support new generation projects
- Excellent benefits, leave policies, recognition, and discounted energy
- Full Time Permanent role | Upper Hunter based available offering hybrid work arrangements

A full-time permanent opportunity is available for a Corporate Affairs Manager, within AGL’s Corporate Affairs function. Based in the Hunter Valley region, you will develop and lead stakeholder engagement activities across the Upper Hunter region of NSW, supporting new generation projects and social licence priorities.

You will develop and implement stakeholder communications strategies and activities to ensure community and other stakeholders are informed, engaged and have opportunities to provide input into AGL’s plans. In addition, you will provide community and stakeholder engagement support throughout project planning assessment and development processes.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs, you will:

- Develop and lead the engagement program to support new generation projects in conjunction with the Senior Manager Corporate Affairs and other key members of Corporate Affairs.
- Monitor and report on stakeholder needs, interests and issues, and proactively recommend actions to manage identified risks.
- Participate in systems, policy and process improvement initiatives to improve team operation.
- Work proactively across appropriate business units within AGL which may include project, communications, media and regulatory teams
- Manage community sponsorship programs associated with new generation projects
- Demonstrate AGL Values by acting in the best interests of AGL at all times and working together across the business to create the best overall results and decisions. Encourage and value the diversity in AGL’s workforce, upholding AGL’s inclusive workplace culture.

About You

You are motivated to work with community stakeholders to produce good social value outcomes. Although experience working in a community engagement role is beneficial, your stakeholder management skills, ability to deliver programs and knowledge of AGL values will add value to this unique position.

What you’ll bring to the table
- High level written and verbal communications skills
- Established networks in Hunter community, especially the Upper Hunter (desirable)
- Experience in a similar role or applicable local knowledge or community relations activities
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong relationships with a diverse range of people
- Experience developing and implementing communications and community engagement activities and programs for diverse community stakeholders
- The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team and effectively manage time and prioritise workload
- High degree of professionalism and integrity in dealings with fellow team members and with external stakeholders and business partners

Please note that this role will require travel to our regional Upper Hunter NSW assets.

Please note - unsolicited resumes from agencies will not be accepted by AGL.

Inclusion at AGL

AGL has a commitment to maintain a diverse workforce, and welcomes the opportunity for applicants to share their lived experiences. We also recognise that some applicants may not wish to disclose, and we respect their decision. To learn more about reasonable adjustments that can be offered throughout the recruitment process, please visit:
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