About the Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled Community Engagement Specialist to join our Telecommunications team in Canberra.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by shaping how we connect with landowners, local communities, and key stakeholders. As a Community Engagement Specialist, you will lead and support various engagement activities from start to finish.
* You will be responsible for organizing and attending community and stakeholder engagement events.
* Liaising with landowners for property access, including door-knocking.
* Preparing communications materials and managing public notifications.
* Keeping stakeholders informed about upcoming works and activities.
* Maintaining stakeholder databases and tracking tools.
Key Responsibilities
The day-to-day responsibilities of this role include:
* Developing and implementing effective engagement strategies.
* Building strong relationships with stakeholders.
* Managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Collaborating with internal teams and clients.
* Traveling as required.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
* Proven experience in community engagement, ideally within telecommunications or infrastructure.
* Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
* Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
* A proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary, hybrid work model, and a supportive and inclusive culture that values collaboration.
We pride ourselves on working smart, safely, and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds.
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company operating across Australia and New Zealand.
About Ventia
Ventia enriches the diverse experiences, talents, and cultures that our people bring to the organisation.
We celebrate and respect the communities we operate in.