Stakeholder Engagement Advisor

About Inland Rail
Inland Rail Pty Ltd is delivering a 1,600km freight line that is transforming how goods are moved around Australia. When fully operational, Inland Rail will connect Melbourne to Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. As one of the largest infrastructure projects in Australia, Inland Rail is helping to address the nation's future freight needs and meet the demands of our growing population.

Delivering Inland Rail will help shift more goods onto rail which means safer, less congested roads and fewer emissions and a more resilient and sustainable national freight network.

More information relating to the project can be found here: Inland Rail

About The Opportunity
Inland Rail is seeking a dynamic and proactive Stakeholder Engagement Advisor to join our team on the Illabo to Stockinbingal (I2S) section of the project on a Fixed Term contract until December 2026. In this role, you will provide high-quality stakeholder engagement advice, planning, delivery and review across stakeholder engagement and communications activity.

Key Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To

• Developing and implementing engagement plans
• Arranging community engagement events including sourcing quotes, booking venues, website updates, graphic design, printing and distributing
• Developing content for a range of communications collateral including newsletters, e-newsletters, advertisements, posters, flyers, media releases, briefing notes, social media, website and social pinpoint in consultation with the communications team
• Preparing and conducting presentations for community groups
• Planning, coordinating, attending and reporting on project events
• Assisting with contractor management
• Managing enquiries and complaints including interactive online mapping tools
• Monitoring and responding to comments on Social PinPoint
• Managing and maintaining relevant data in the engagement database
• Delivering project messaging with stakeholders and contractors

About You
To succeed in this role, you will need to be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, capable of liaising and negotiating with a diverse range of stakeholders — from consultants and contractors to community groups and landowners. As a strategic thinker, you should be adept at collaboration and influencing others, able to build positive working relationships, and demonstrate resilience and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the project.

You Will Be Able To Demonstrate

• Experience in stakeholder and community engagement ideally within infrastructure, transport or logistic sectors
• Working knowledge and understanding of digital media and digital technologies to support community engagement
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders in politically sensitive environments
• Build relationships with stakeholders that promote effective dialogue with the Inland Rail Program team
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills including the writing and delivery of strategies, plans and communications materials
• Highly developed creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with a capacity to change and manage changing priorities
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite at an advanced level
• Drivers Licence – Class C

What You'll Be Joining

• You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
• This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.
• Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.
• Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.

Our Organisation and Culture
The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.

At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.

All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.

Apply Now
If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.

Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don't delay your application.