Community Engagement Lead – Sydney Data Centre Projects

Bouygues Construction SA; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Novated leases

Global mobility

Employee wellbeing

Training opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

A W Edwards is a leading Australian builder delivering major commercial projects across Sydney. We are seeking a seasoned Community Coordinator to oversee communications, stakeholder relations and community engagement for two state-significant data centre projects.

The role reports to the Senior Communications and Community Manager and requires collaborative cross-team work. You will develop strategies, manage notifications, build relationships with residents, businesses and government bodies,

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in communications, public relations, marketing or related discipline, plus at least three years’ experience in communications or stakeholder relations.
• Experience on major infrastructure, construction, utilities, transport or other complex projects.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with strong community engagement and relationship management capabilities.
• Proficiency in OpenPoint, Microsoft Office and other digital/project management systems.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel between project sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver communications and stakeholder engagement activities in line with project requirements and approved strategies.
• Prepare and distribute community notifications, newsletters, e-updates, fact sheets, presentations and other communications materials, including updates on construction activities, changes, timeframes and potential impacts.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with local residents, businesses, community groups, clients, contractors, councils and government agencies.
• Plan and facilitate stakeholder meetings, site visits and project events.
• Manage community and stakeholder enquiries, complaints and sensitive issues within required timeframes, coordinating with site and project teams to investigate and resolve matters.
• Identify emerging stakeholder risks and recommend practical mitigation measures to minimise community impacts.
• Maintain accurate records, and prepare regular reports on engagement activities, enquiries, complaints, commitments, issues, trends and compliance.
• Provide communications and stakeholder engagement advice to project and site teams.
• Support audits, compliance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project coordination

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/PR/marketing or related

Tools

OpenPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

A W Edwards is a leading Australian builder delivering major commercial projects across Sydney. We are seeking a seasoned Community Coordinator to oversee communications, stakeholder relations and community engagement for two state-significant data centre projects.

The role reports to the Senior Communications and Community Manager and requires collaborative cross-team work. You will develop strategies, manage notifications, build relationships with residents, businesses and government bodies,