$120k Pro Rata + Super + Bonus + Remote Allowance
Are you passionate about renewable energy and community engagement? We are looking for a Community Relations Advisor to join our team in the Pilbara region. This role is crucial in fostering positive relationships with our local stakeholders and ensuring our renewable energy projects benefit the community.
As the Community Relations Advisor, you’ll play a key part in managing the social impacts of our operations, building strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring our work on the ground reflects our values and commitments.
Reporting to the Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Manager, this role plays a critical part in supporting the company’s social license to operate in the communities in which YEC’s projects are located.
This role is all about building strong relationships, coordinating meaningful initiatives, and ensuring our activities are aligned with our values and obligations. From engaging with Traditional Owners and local stakeholders to tracking social impact and supporting community partnerships—you’ll be right at the heart of it.
About Us
Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation (YEC) is a partnership between Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation (YAC) and international renewable energy company, ACEN Corporation (ACEN).
Representing one of the largest Indigenous-led renewable energy initiatives in Australia, YEC will see the Yindjibarndi people and ACEN work together to develop wind, solar, and renewable energy storage projects on Yindjibarndi Ngurra (country) – an area covering approximately 13,000 km2 within the Yindjibarndi Native Title Determination Areas in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Job Description
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Manager, you will be responsible for:
Developing, implementing, and tracking inclusive community engagement initiatives.
Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, Traditional Owners, and Indigenous groups.
Planning stakeholder engagement activities and recording stakeholder engagement outcomes
Serving as the first point of contact for community inquiries and issues.
Monitoring and reporting on stakeholder sentiment and emerging risks.
Collaborating with internal teams to address stakeholder concerns.
Developing and managing culturally appropriate project information materials.
Supporting the Social Investment Program, including governance and reporting.
Assisting in the management of social media accounts and digital presence.
Coordinating company participation in industry, government, and community events.
Preferred Experience
Experience working in Indigenous communities or on matters related to Indigenous impact or advancement
Tertiary qualification in communications, social impact, community engagement or similar
Minimum of two years of experience in community engagement or a similar role
Experience in delivering social sustainability strategies and community partnership programs
Experience delivering stakeholder communications programs & front-line community relations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency with the MS Office suite of applications; high level of general computer/online literacy
Professional, ethical, tolerant/welcoming of diversity, self-motivated and aligned with YEC’s values
Why Join Us?
Be part of a team that is leading the way in renewable energy and making a positive impact on the environment and local communities. We celebrate individual strengths and promote an inclusive culture. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, if you don't meet the preferred experience but feel like you have a lot to offer the role, we would really like to hear from you.
We offer remote allowances. This role can be tailored to suit the individual – full-time, part-time, or job share options will be considered. Car allowance or use of a company car can be negotiated depending on the number of days worked.
Next Steps
Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this opportunity.
Please note we reserve the right to extend the closing date and/or close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified.
YEC embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with disabilities to apply.
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