Job Title: Community Engagement Specialist
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Community Engagement Specialist to lead our community engagement efforts for a key project. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive community engagement plans, working closely with our construction, environment, and safety teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead stakeholder identification and management, developing high-level engagement strategies to minimize impacts and foster project support
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring expectations are clearly understood and consistently met through collaborative engagement planning
* Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Stakeholder Relations and Communications Management Plan across multiple project areas
* Work closely with precinct-based construction leads to embed engagement strategies into construction planning, ensuring proactive and coordinated communication
* Provide strategic advice to construction, environment, and safety teams regarding stakeholder and community interface, ensuring communication obligations are met and risks mitigated
* Review and approve high-quality communication materials, ensuring consistent messaging and tone across all platforms
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
* Tertiary degree or relevant experience in public relations, journalism, stakeholder management, marketing, or a related field
* Minimum 8 years of experience in community engagement, with at least 4 years in a leadership or advisory capacity
* Demonstrated experience in leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of comprehensive engagement strategies and plans for complex, multi-stakeholder environments
* Strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with delivering large-scale infrastructure projects in diverse communities
* Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and maintain strong relationships
What We Offer
We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salary and benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.