Communications, Community & Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Clough; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Webuild Australia seeks a Communications, Community & Stakeholder Engagement Manager to lead community investment strategy and deliver social value across major infrastructure projects in Australia and New Zealand.

The role drives community partnerships, ESG commitments and stakeholder risk management while guiding tender responses and business development with other teams. Based in Sydney, it requires extensive leadership in engagement and social impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years' experience in community engagement, stakeholder relations, social impact, sustainability or public affairs.
• Demonstrated experience working on major infrastructure, construction, resources or government projects.
• Proven experience developing and implementing community and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Experience supporting major tenders and business development activities.
• Experience presenting to executive stakeholders, clients and external audiences.
• Strong understanding of social license, social impact and stakeholder risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Webuild Australia's corporate community investment and social impact strategy.
• Lead the delivery of community partnerships, grants, sponsorships, volunteering programs and social value projects.
• Establish frameworks to measure and report community outcomes, social value and project legacy benefits.
• Support the business in delivering ESG commitments related to community engagement, social sustainability and social procurement.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen Webuild's reputation and contribution to local communities across Australia and New Zealand.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in community engagement and social impact practices.
• Provide expert advice on stakeholder engagement and community relations matters across all phases of project delivery.
• Develop engagement strategies and stakeholder management plans for major infrastructure projects.
• Advise project teams on stakeholder risks, emerging issues and mitigation strategies.
• Support the management of sensitive stakeholder issues and reputational risks.
• Lead the development of tender responses relating to: Community and Stakeholder Engagement, Social License to Operate, Community Benefits and Legacy.
• Work closely with estimating, bid and business development teams during pursuits and tenders.
• Develop innovative engagement and social value commitments that strengthen the company's competitive position.
• Participate in client interviews, workshops and tender presentations.
• Present Webuild's approach to community engagement, stakeholder management and social impact directly to clients and procurement panels.
• Monitor emerging client requirements and industry trends to inform future bid strategies.
• Provide strategic support to project communications and engagement teams across the portfolio.
• Where required, mobilise to major projects to establish stakeholder and community engagement functions.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and lessons learned across projects.
• Develop corporate policies, frameworks, procedures and toolkits for community and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure consistent implementation of engagement best practice across all projects.
• Maintain awareness of legislation, regulatory requirements and industry best practice.

Education

Degree in Communications, Community Development, Public Policy, Sustainability, Social Science, Public Relations or related discipline.

Job description

Communications, Community & Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Webuild in Australia is comprised of Webuild, Clough and e2o. Together, we are a pioneering project delivery company. We harness innovative engineering and construction solutions to improve peoples' lives today and tomorrow.

We deliver large, complex projects for the infrastructure, energy, and resources industries, underpinned by a dedication to innovation, sustainability and getting the job done safely and efficiently.

Our business is built on a foundation of strong values, earning us a respected reputation as an employer of a diverse and talented workforce who share in our passion for projects.

We are committed to providing our people with opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. By investing in their careers, we are not only supporting the growth of the engineering and construction industries, but ensuing Australia is well-positioned to deliver the nation-building projects that will enable a more sustainable future.

The Company

Webuild in Australia is comprised of Webuild, Clough and e2o. Together, we are a pioneering project delivery company. We harness innovative engineering and construction solutions to improve peoples' lives today and tomorrow.

We deliver large, complex projects for the infrastructure, energy, and resources industries, underpinned by a dedication to innovation, sustainability and getting the job done safely and efficiently.

Our business is built on a foundation of strong values, earning us a respected reputation as an employer of a diverse and talented workforce who share in our passion for projects.

We are committed to providing our people with opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. By investing in their careers, we are not only supporting the growth of the engineering and construction industries, but ensuing Australia is well-positioned to deliver the nation-building projects that will enable a more sustainable future.

The Role

Communications, Community & Stakeholder Engagement Manager based in Sydney Based in Sydney the role responsibilities include;

Community

Develop and manage Webuild Australia's corporate community investment and social impact strategy.

Lead the delivery of community partnerships, grants, sponsorships, volunteering programs and social value projects.

Establish frameworks to measure and report community outcomes, social value and project legacy benefits.

Support the business in delivering ESG commitments related to community engagement, social sustainability and social procurement.

Identify opportunities to strengthen Webuild's reputation and contribution to local communities across Australia and New Zealand.

Drive continuous improvement and innovation in community engagement and social impact practices.

Stakeholder Engagement

Provide expert advice on stakeholder engagement and community relations matters across all phases of project delivery.

Develop engagement strategies and stakeholder management plans for major infrastructure projects.

Advise project teams on stakeholder risks, emerging issues and mitigation strategies.

Support the management of sensitive stakeholder issues and reputational risks.

Tendering and Business Development

Lead the development of tender responses relating to:

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

Social License to Operate

Community Benefits and Legacy

Work closely with estimating, bid and business development teams during pursuits and tenders.

Develop innovative engagement and social value commitments that strengthen the company's competitive position.

Participate in client interviews, workshops and tender presentations.

Present Webuild's approach to community engagement, stakeholder management and social impact directly to clients and procurement panels.

Monitor emerging client requirements and industry trends to inform future bid strategies.

Project Support and Mobilisation

Provide strategic support to project communications and engagement teams across the portfolio.

Where required, mobilise to major projects to establish stakeholder and community engagement functions.

Facilitate knowledge sharing and lessons learned across projects.

Governance and Capability Development

Develop corporate policies, frameworks, procedures and toolkits for community and stakeholder engagement.

Ensure consistent implementation of engagement best practice across all projects.

Maintain awareness of legislation, regulatory requirements and industry best practice.

Requirements

Minimum 10-15 years' experience in community engagement, stakeholder relations, social impact, sustainability or public affairs.

Demonstrated experience working on major infrastructure, construction, resources or government projects.

Proven experience developing and implementing community and stakeholder engagement strategies.

Experience supporting major tenders and business development activities.

Experience presenting to executive stakeholders, clients and external audiences.

Strong understanding of social license, social impact and stakeholder risk management.

• Degree in Communications, Community Development, Public Policy, Sustainability, Social Science, Public Relations or related discipline.

We're building a diverse workforce

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live, fostering an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential.

We are a certified Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a signatory of the Veterans' Employment Commitment, a partner of Pride in Diversity as LGBTQIA+ allies, and an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity. Guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan, we are committed to providing meaningful training and employment opportunities to deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

The employment relationship will be governed by Australia or New Zealand Employment Law.

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