Senior Community Engagement and Communications Manager

3 months ago


Prestons, Australia Transurban Full time

This is a contingent/contract role based in Sydney.

Working at Transurban is different; it’s a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create city-sized solutions—building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads—to solve pressing transport challenges that are slowing cities down. 

About the role

We’re seeking a Senior Communications & Engagement Advisor to provide crucial community and stakeholder engagement advice and oversee communications activities for the M7-M12 Integration Project. Set to open in 2026, this significantpieceof infrastructure will provide direct access to the new Western Sydney airport.

In this unique opportunity, you’ll provide leadership in communication, collaborating closely with contractors and key stakeholders. You’llsupport communities, build trust, and lead social license initiatives. You’ll also create compelling content, proactively identify and address emerging issues, and ensure compliance with Deed requirements and Planning Conditions of Approval.

As our Senior Communications & Engagement Advisor, you’ll contribute to meaningful and positive changes, shaping the future of our cities and leaving a positive placemaking legacy behind for local communities.

Day-to-day, you will:

Provide leadership in community and stakeholder engagement for the M7-M12 Intergration Project Identify and mitigate potential community and stakeholder issues Collaborate with Transport for NSW and the D&C contractor communication and engagement teams Monitor compliance with Deed requirements and Planning Conditions Review collateral produced by the D&C Contractor Organise and participate in Community Consultative Committees and other key stakeholder groups Support the delivery of social value initiatives along the project corridor Create presentations and communications collateral Foster innovation in communications Drive project related campaigns on benefits, sustainability, and safety Lead legacy initiatives benefiting the community Develop content for positive project positioning Assist with managing media inquiries Compile reports and documents for the Project and Transurban Ensure content consistency, accuracy, and currency across multiple channels Support broader community engagement across NSW Assets as required

This role will suit someone with a strong project management background and transferrable skills and experiences, including:

Extensive experience working on a major infrastructure project, ideally in the community engagement space An understanding of how major construction projects work in terms of their role interfacing with local communities Ability to identify communications key risks and their impact on reputation and trust Experience in managing project events, milestone celebrations, assisting with media opportunities and major campaigns Excellent verbal and written communications skills Ability to produce high-quality written material for a range of audiences Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders High level strategic thinking, organisational and administrative skills Exceptional attention to detail Ability to take initiative and work in an autonomous environment Tertiary qualifications with a focus on Communications or Public Relations 

With a career at Transurban, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including: 

A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more Share offers and insurance benefits Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days 

We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.

We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience – whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability.

Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today.

Job Type:

Contingent - Position Managed

Closing Date:

30-Sept-2024 0:00

Please note: The closing date reflects the time zone of the Primary Location for this job posting.

Primary Location:

Sydney CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs Sydney NSW

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