Phillip Riley is seeking a Stakeholder Associate to join an experienced and well-backed international offshore wind developer, supporting stakeholder engagement and communications for a major offshore wind project.
Based in Melbourne, this role will play an important part in building and maintaining trusted relationships as the project progresses through development.
About the role
Develop and implement a fit-for-purpose local Stakeholder Engagement Plan;
Build and maintain trusted relationships with local, regional and national stakeholders to support the successful development of the project;
Act as a key point of contact for local stakeholders;
Work closely with the project team and external consultants to coordinate stakeholder engagement throughout the environmental and permitting process;
Develop communications strategies to build and maintain the project's reputation with government, regulatory, community and media stakeholders;
Create content across various communications channels to effectively reach target audiences;
Manage local media and public relations activities in coordination with global communications leaders;
Coordinate events and local initiatives to increase project visibility and engagement;
Support meaningful engagement with First Nations groups, working with internal teams and external specialists;
Maintain accurate and up-to-date stakeholder engagement records.
About you
Degree-level qualifications in Communications, Engagement, PR, Journalism, External Affairs or a related discipline;
2-4 years of experience in stakeholder, community or communications-focused roles;
Experience within infrastructure, energy, utilities, environmental consulting or a similarly complex project workplace would be highly regarded;
Experience engaging with First Nations communities and/or fisheries would be advantageous, but is not essential;
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills;
Comfortable operating autonomously while collaborating with teams across different geographies and time zones;
Willingness to undertake regional travel as required;
Full Australian Work Rights.
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