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 roleDevelop 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 youDegree-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 setting 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.Follow Phillip Riley on LinkedIn:
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📌 Stakeholder Associate (Melbourne)
🏢 Phillip Riley
📍 Melbourne