Community and Communications Lead

Sharon AI, Inc; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Employee Assistance Program

AI exposure

Referral bonuses

Gift card reward

Job summary

Sharon AI, Inc is recruiting for a Community & Communications Lead to build trusted relationships with communities, government and industry while safeguarding the organisation’s reputation. You’ll guide engagement across a growing AI infrastructure portfolio, support planning approvals and drive effective communication across media, projects and initiatives.

You will advise leadership on stakeholder sentiment and emerging issues in a fast-growing environment, with hybrid working options between

Qualifications

• Senior experience in communications, corporate affairs, stakeholder engagement or community relations.
• Experience delivering community consultation and stakeholder engagement programs for major projects.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills; translate complex information into clear messages.
• Strong strategic thinking and sound judgement in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Policy or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead community engagement and communications strategies across the venture’s development portfolio.
• Build trusted relationships with local communities, councils, government, industry and media stakeholders.
• Drive community consultation and communications to support planning approvals, project development and construction.
• Shape compelling communications, from media releases and project updates to stakeholder presentations and community initiatives.

Skills

Senior comms experience

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Communications/Public Relations/Journ/Public Policy or related field

Job description

Sharon AI is recruiting on behalf of an affiliated new venture operating in the rapidly evolving AI infrastructure sector.

The opportunity is to join a growing infrastructure investment and development business focused on supporting the next generation of AI compute in Australia. The business is building the foundations for future growth, with a focus on infrastructure development, strategic partnerships and delivering projects that support Australia's evolving digital infrastructure needs.

The Role

As our Community & Communications Lead, you’ll build trusted relationships, tell our story and bring communities, government and industry along on our growth journey. You’ll play a pivotal role in protecting our reputation, supporting project approvals and ensuring our developments deliver meaningful local benefits.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead community engagement and communications strategies across the venture’s development portfolio.
• Build trusted relationships with local communities, councils, government, industry and media stakeholders.
• Drive community consultation and communications to support planning approvals, project development and construction.
• Shape compelling communications, from media releases and project updates to stakeholder presentations and community initiatives.
• Advise leadership on stakeholder sentiment, emerging issues and reputational risks, ensuring transparent and proactive engagement.

What You’ll Bring:

• Senior experience in communications, corporate affairs, stakeholder engagement or community relations, ideally within infrastructure, energy or property development.
• Proven experience delivering community consultation and stakeholder engagement programs for major projects and planning approvals.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging messages.
• Strong strategic thinking, sound judgement and the confidence to navigate sensitive issues in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• A relevant degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Policy or a related field.

Why Join?

You'll be joining a rapidly growing Australian infrastructure business at an exciting stage of its journey, with the opportunity to contribute to the development of the infrastructure underpinning the next generation of AI.

Hybrid working – flexibility between our office and working from home

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential support when you need it

Exposure to AI and next-generation technology – work in one of the fastest-moving areas of technology

Bounty referral program – generous rewards for successfully referring new talent

Employee of the month – recognition plus a $500 gift card

Growing global business – be part of an Australian technology company with an expanding international footprint

Make an impact – join at a stage where your work can have a visible influence on how we build and grow

Collaborative culture – work alongside talented people across technical, commercial and corporate teams

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re unfortunately not always able to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We appreciate your understanding and want to assure you that every application will be reviewed with care.