Community Engagement Lead

13 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Transgrid Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About Us

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it's your turn to make it happen.

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

The Opportunity

Join a team driving Australia's renewable energy future.

Be part of a nation-building organisation delivering large-scale renewable energy and transmission projects. As our Community Engagement Lead, you'll play a key role in building trust, securing social licence, and supporting the energy transition through proactive engagement with communities and stakeholders.

You'll lead engagement activities across projects such as the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, developing and implementing engagement plans, managing community issues, crafting communications, and collaborating across teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver community and stakeholder engagement plans for major infrastructure projects.
  • Build relationships and advocate for communities throughout project planning and delivery.
  • Prepare clear, engaging communication materials including newsletters, updates and briefings.
  • Identify and manage stakeholder risks and issues, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, contractors and government to enable project success.
  • Track engagement outcomes and maintain accurate records in Salesforce.

About You

  • Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations or related field.
  • 6+ years' experience in community engagement for major infrastructure or construction projects.
  • Proven skills in communication, negotiation and stakeholder management.
  • Strong ability to manage sensitive community issues and high-profile projects.
  • IAP2 Foundations certification (preferred).
  • NSW driver licence and White Card (or willingness to obtain).

Recognition & Reward

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more.

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.

Applications close on Wednesday, November 26th. Apply today and play a crucial role in driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future

Our Values

Transgrid's core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrid's people, who embody them every day.

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas

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