Community Engagement - Advisor

Water Corporation; City Of Vincent; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option (WFH up to 2 days)

9-day fortnight

Flexible work hours

Well-being days

Long service leave pro rata

Co-contribution superannuation

Additional leave options

Cultural leave for Aboriginal andTor​s

Job summary

Water Corporation seeks a communications specialist to lead stakeholder and community engagement for major water infrastructure projects across WA. You will develop and deliver engagement strategies, work with communities and stakeholders, and craft content for print and digital channels.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, experience in government processes, and the ability to manage issues in a busy environment. Flexible work options and a supportive culture are offered.

Qualifications

• D pese in communications, public relations or related discipline; substantial equivalent experience may count.
• Experience in community engagement and stakeholder management for a large multi‑disciplined organisation.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to summarise complex issues for broad audiences.
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills; able to work independently in a high‑pressure environment.
• Alignment with Water Corporation values and behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain effective communication and community engagement strategies for infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with local communities and stakeholders affected by projects to deliver initiatives.
• Produce content for print and digital channels to aid project outcomes.
• Manage customer and stakeholder issues and complaints.
• Coordinate announcements and Ministerial correspondence with our Media Team.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Community engagement

Communications strategy

Content creation

Ministerial liaison

Education

Degree in communications/public relations or related

Job description

At Water Corporation, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace. Our community is made up of committed and energetic individuals who prioritise a healthy work-life balance and embrace a diverse and vibrant culture.

About the role:

Join a dynamic team of communications professionals dedicated to delivering effective stakeholder and community engagement strategies across a large range of water, wastewater and drainage infrastructure projects throughout the state.

Who are we?

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state. If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home up to 2 days per week, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours.
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%.
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.

What you’ll do in the role:

• Develop, implement and maintain effective communication and community engagement strategies to support the planning and delivery of infrastructure projects and programs.
• Collaborate with local communities and stakeholders that may be impacted by our infrastructure projects to deliver community engagement initiatives.
• Produce content for print and digital channels to aid project outcomes.
• Manage customer and stakeholder issues and complaints.
• Coordinate announcements and Ministerial correspondence with our internal Media Team and Ministerial Liaison Unit.

Key skills and experience:

• Degree level qualification in communications, public relations or related discipline is preferred or substantial equivalent experience.
• Experience in community engagement, stakeholder and issues management, ideally for a large multi-disciplined organisation.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills and an ability to summarise complex issues for common use.
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills; able to work independently in a high-pressure environment.
• A strong alignment with and commitment to our values and behaviours that contribute to a constructive, high-performance culture.
• Experience in Ministerial engagement and/or working with government processes is desirable.
• Prior IAP2 training desired but not essential.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close on 12 November 2026

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [e-mail] or 08 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website