Stakeholder/Communications Advisor

We attract extraordinary people to fill extraordinary roles in the Australian water sector. From progressive practitioners to super support staff, our team has a successful track record in providing best-in-class government advisory services across technical, interpersonal, strategic, management, business, engineering, legal and financial fields and systems.

**About the role and you**:
Due to organizational growth, a new position has arisen for a Project Engagement Advisor to play a critical role in ensuring effective communication between Sequana and its stakeholders, both internal and external. This role involves developing and executing strategic communication plans, building, and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders, and providing counsel on stakeholder engagement strategies. The advisor will collaborate with various teams within the organization to convey clear and consistent messages that align with the organization's goals and values.

**_What you'll do:_**
- Develop and implement complex stakeholder engagement plans.
- Conduct in-depth stakeholder analysis to inform engagement plans and identify social impacts.
- Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies to foster positive relationships and collaboration.
- Create comprehensive communication plans that outline targeted messages, channels, and timing for reaching different stakeholder groups.
- Coordinate engagement events including sourcing quotes, booking venues and promotional activities.
- Develop content for communication channels, including traditional media, social media, newsletters, briefing notes and others, to effectively convey messages.
- Facilitate small to large stakeholder sessions and meetings.
- Liaise with project staff to solve complex stakeholder related issues.
- Respond to enquiries and complaints in a timely manner while maintaining relevant up-to-date stakeholder databases.
- Establish relevant metrics to assess the success of communication strategies and stakeholder engagement efforts.

**_Experience you'll need:_**
- Bachelor's degree or similar relevant qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or a related field
- Min 5 years' experience in stakeholder engagement, ideally within infrastructure, transport, or logistics sectors. Demonstrated understanding of stakeholder engagement principles and communication best practices.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills including the writing and delivery of strategies, plans and communications materials.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and leadership in a project environment.
- Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders in politically sensitive environments.

**What it's like working at Sequana**:
There are a ton of reasons why **Sequana is a amazing company to work for,** **and here are some more that I think you'll find most interesting**:

- **Our culture - **We have a wonderful team of brilliant high achievers built on a culture of empathy, collaboration, integrity, openness and professional excellence. We have created a family-like environment, attracting the best in the industry who share our passion for water and are willing to put in extraordinary efforts to deliver better than expected outcomes.
- **Award-winning - **We are an award-winning company - we have won 'Great Place to Work' awards across Australia.
- **Exciting projects -** Sequana are on an exciting growth journey. Here at Sequana, you are seen as the expert, and will have the opportunity to own projects end to end, and truly make a difference.
- **Continuous learning - **We celebrate continuous learning at Sequana and have a Sequana Academy, offering employees the opportunity to receive professional coaching services, with a focus on personal development.
- **Compensation** - We offer an attractive compensation package and a flexible work environment.
- **Reward and recognition**:

- We promote an environment of reward and recognition. At Sequana, you will be recognized for your efforts and for each anniversary at Sequana, we will celebrate you, and reward you for your contribution
- **Diverse and inclusive environment**:

- We promote an inclusive and diverse environment at Sequana and have many events and activities that truly make Sequana a 'Great Place to Work.'