Stakeholder and Communications Officer

UGL is a diversified services company delivering critical assets and essential services that sustain and enhance the environment in which we live. Our capabilities extend across a broad range of services and whole-of-life solutions for diverse industries, utilising world leading, sustainable and innovative technologies.
We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprise, and public institutions.
Career progression & a long term opportunity of making an impact with a high performing, collaborative and professional team are just some of the benefits that UGL Transport will offer you.
UGL Regional Linx are looking for a passionate & enthusiastic **Stakeholder and Communications Officer **to join our team.

**Who Is UGL Regional Linx?**
- UGLRL is a wholly owned subsidiary of UGL. We are headquartered in Orange, NSW and operate several regional depots throughout the state.
UGLRL is committed to creating and maintaining job opportunities for people in regional and rural communities.
More than 80% of our UGLRL workforce is located along the CRN. Our workforce understands what it means to be regional and is committed to the needs of our customers, passengers and communities.
The CRN - Country Regional Network ensures the safe movement of people and goods throughout the regions of NSW, and links Sydney to many of the State’s important regional centres.
UGLRL is proud to be entrusted with the operations and maintenance of this important piece of rail infrastructure.

**Job Purpose**

The position is responsible for assisting the Stakeholder and Communications Manager and team protect and promote the reputation of UGL Regional Linx as well as broadening and deepening relationships with key stakeholders.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Support the Stakeholder and Communications Manager in engagement practices including community outreach, relationship management and social media engagement.
- Duties in relation to Stakeholder and Communications governance and business operations including policy drafting, document writing and ad-hoc duties.
- Source and prepare positive media and case study content for a range of media platforms.
- Assist the Stakeholder and Communications Manager in issues management including through the preparation of holding statements, briefing notes, situation reports and engagement plans.
- Contribute to the management of community-based issues as required by the team.
- Receive, manage and resolve issues/complaints/inquiries from public various channels as per expectations and contractual arrangements with client.
- Receive, acknowledge, and compile inquiries media or government bodies and provide relevant information for appropriate management by the Communications and Stakeholder Manager.
- Promote, protect and manage UGL and UGL Regional Linx brands and reputation across a range of issues and channels, in line with CIMIC Group Corporate Affairs Policy and Procedure.
- Develop and manage social media and online content.

**Qualifications**
- Tertiary qualifications in Business / Design / Administration/ Communications / Public Relations / Marketing or equivalent work experience.
- Experience working in a stakeholder engagement, communications or marketing role.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and executing strategies for stakeholder engagement, marketing, communications or other similar fields.
- Experience preparing and presenting online and social media content.

**About Us**
- UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services within, rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies
- At UGL, we value diversity - in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
- Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.
- Ref: 258554

**Discipline**: Marketing & Communications Officer

**Primary Location**: Australia-NSW-Blue Mountains & Central West

**Work Type**: Full-time