Community Engagement

13 hours ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Service Stream Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

The position ensures all engagement activities are compliant with Commonwealth and ACT legislation, including the Telecommunications Act 1997 and relevant ACT planning and environmental requirements, while reflecting Service Stream's commitment to transparency and accountability.

Key responsibilities:

In this role, the coordinator will:

  • Proactively engage with ACT residents, stakeholders, and community groups to build and maintain constructive relationships.
  • Manage and resolve enquiries, complaints, and compliments in a timely and professional manner.
  • Provide guidance and support to project teams, drawing on a strong understanding of engagement processes, contractual obligations, and legal requirements relevant to the ACT.
  • Coordinate, plan, and deliver community events, meetings, and site-based engagement activities specific to the ACT rollout.
  • As part of the Land Access, Stakeholder & Community Engagement team, the coordinator also contributes to broader program objectives and may support other functions on an ad hoc basis. This role is critical in ensuring Service Stream's ACT projects remain compliant while maintaining community trust and positive public sentiment.
  • Identify and liaise with government, private authorities/individuals and other groups affected by proposed, current and previous projects
  • Create and implement efficient community engagement strategies to create positive sentiment of Service Stream and its clients
  • Receive, investigate and manage queries, complaints and compliments with relevant project and/or stakeholders
  • Government, Council, Body Corporate/, Building Management, End User, Complainant, Council Members of Public or other contact will be required
  • Work collaboratively within the Land Access, Stakeholder & Community Engagement team to support various projects across the business

Qualifications / Experience

  • Courteous and effective stakeholder communications skills essential
  • Experience in community engagement and/or escalated complaints management are highly desirable
  • Familiarity with ACT-specific legislation and or experience liaising with City and Environmental Directorate (CED, formally TCCS) is desirable
  • Previous experience in Project/Construction/Environmental background /experience desirable
  • IAP2 is not required but highly desirable
  • Located in ACT or vicinity

Qualities Sought

  • Initiative - work autonomously and responsibly.
  • Excellent liaison/communication/writing skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Problem solving, adaptability.
  • Highly organized and responsible - effective time management and prioritisation skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Able and willing to learn and develop in the role
  • Work as an effective and supportive team player.

About Us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries.
We keep communities connected.

Please submit your interest with the apply button. We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups.

Service Stream does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from external Recruitment or Labour Hire Companies.

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