Advisor, Community Engagement

1 week ago

Footscray, Australia Greater Western Water Full time

**About Greater Western Water**

We’re waterand more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Why work for us click here to find out more

**Benefits**
- Salary from circa 98k plus 10.5% super
- Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
- Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
- Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself
- Gifted recognition programs
- Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
- Many additional benefits available through WORK180

**The opportunity**

The position enhances Greater Western Water’s reputation through meaningful, inclusive & transparent customer-focused engagement by co-ordinating communications & engagement strategies, programs & activities across GWW’s capital projects and other strategic initiatives, and advocating for great outcomes for our customers & the community.

Working in a high performing Community Engagement team, the role requires engagement with internal stakeholders, external agencies and the wider community to build strong relationships and develop clear & concise communication and engagement materials that are proactive and customer focused.

**Responsibilities**
- Autonomously develop and implement communications and engagement plans aligned with GWW’s Community Engagement Framework and the IAP2 Core Values
- Develop high-quality, timely and accessible communications material for fact sheets, publications, briefings, presentations, advertising copy, brochures, GWW’s website, social media and other content as required
- Identify, address and if required, escalate internal and external risks that may impact GWW’s operational performance
- Assist with supporting GWW project delivery partners to meet our community engagement expectations
- Participate in community engagement activities outside of normal hours when required

**Skills & Experience**
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing community and stakeholder engagement programs and plans that build community capacity and social license to operate, in accordance with IAP2 Core Values.
- Well-rounded communications skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with and coach others
- Demonstrated ability to identify and manage issues that can impact on organisational reputation or achievement of strategic objectives
- Tertiary qualification in communications, journalism or related discipline, or equivalent experience required
- Experience working within a public sector and/or regulated business will be beneficial
- Experience in community advocacy will be desirable

**See yourself thrive**

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role we encourage you to apply.

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