Community Engagement Manager

Ark Energy; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development programs

Job summary

Ark Energy is seeking an experienced Community Engagement Manager to lead community engagement and social value initiatives across projects in Australia. Based in Brisbane, the role includes travel to regional locations and collaboration with development, delivery and corporate teams.

You will develop and deliver engagement strategies, build relationships with landowners, councils and First Nations groups, and support Social Impact Assessments and project approvals.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in social science, communications, community development or a related discipline.
• Experience developing and delivering community and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Experience supporting project development and approvals, including community consultation and Social Impact Assessments.
• Strong written communication, presentation, facilitation and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of community issues associated with renewable energy or major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver community and stakeholder engagement strategies across the project lifecycle.
• Plan and coordinate community consultation programs supporting project development and approvals.
• Build trusted relationships with landowners, councils, elected representatives, community organisations, Traditional Owners, First Nations groups and regional communities.
• Organise stakeholder meetings, community information sessions and public consultation activities.
• Support Social Impact Assessments, community benefit agreements and project approval requirements.
• Identify and manage emerging stakeholder issues, complaints, risks and opportunities.
• Lead community investment, sponsorship, partnership and benefit-sharing initiatives.
• Prepare clear community-facing communications, including newsletters, FAQs, presentations and project updates.
• Maintain accurate stakeholder records and report on engagement activities, commitments, complaints and social value outcomes.
• Provide practical community and stakeholder advice to project teams and business leaders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Community development

Public affairs

Communications

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualifications in social science/communications/community development

Job description

Join a growing organisation delivering renewable energy projects across Australia. We are seeking an experienced Community Engagement Manager to lead community engagement and social value initiatives across Ark Energy’s projects, from early development through construction and operations.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Head of Public Affairs & Stakeholder Relations, the Community Engagement Manager will join Ark Energy in a full-time capacity. Based in our Brisbane office, the role will require frequent travel to regional and remote project locations.

Working closely with development, project delivery and corporate teams, you will lead community and stakeholder engagement activities that support project approvals, strengthen local relationships, manage stakeholder risks and deliver positive outcomes for the communities in which we operate.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and deliver community and stakeholder engagement strategies across the project lifecycle.
• Plan and coordinate community consultation programs supporting project development and approvals.
• Build trusted relationships with landowners, councils, elected representatives, community organisations, Traditional Owners, First Nations groups and regional communities.
• Organise stakeholder meetings, community information sessions and public consultation activities.
• Support Social Impact Assessments, community benefit agreements and project approval requirements.
• Identify and manage emerging stakeholder issues, complaints, risks and opportunities.
• Lead community investment, sponsorship, partnership and benefit-sharing initiatives.
• Prepare clear community-facing communications, including newsletters, FAQs, presentations and project updates.
• Maintain accurate stakeholder records and report on engagement activities, commitments, complaints and social value outcomes.
• Provide practical community and stakeholder advice to project teams and business leaders.

About You

You are an experienced community engagement professional who is comfortable working across complex projects and regional communities. You build trusted relationships, communicate clearly and can navigate sensitive stakeholder matters with sound judgement and a practical approach.

To help you succeed in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in social science, communications, community development or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering community and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Experience supporting project development and approvals, including community consultation and Social Impact Assessment activities.
• Strong experience engaging with landowners, councils, community organisations, Traditional Owners, First Nations groups and regional communities.
• Experience managing community complaints, sensitive issues and complex stakeholder matters.
• Experience delivering community benefit-sharing, investment, sponsorship or partnership initiatives.
• Strong written communication, presentation, facilitation and relationship-building skills.
• An understanding of community issues associated with renewable energy or major infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with the planning and assessment environment for major projects in Queensland and New South Wales.
• IAP2 certification or equivalent engagement experience will be highly regarded.

About the Package

This is a key role within a supportive and friendly team dedicated to delivering positive outcomes for Ark Energy’s projects and the communities in which we operate.

• Salary packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development programs, including study assistance and online learning

Who We Are

Ark Energy is a leading Australian renewable energy company specialising in wind, solar, battery storage and hydrogen. Established in January 2021 as a subsidiary of Korea Zinc, our mandate is to decarbonise the energy supply of the Korea Zinc group, while making a significant contribution to environmental sustainability and supporting the communities we work with.

We own a growing portfolio of wind, solar and battery projects in Queensland, New South Wales and Tasmania. We are also at the forefront of developing Australia’s green hydrogen energy industry, with a number of projects underway in northern Queensland. As a proud signatory to the Australian Clean Energy Council’s Best Practice Charter for Renewable Energy Projects, we are committed to respectful community engagement, sensitivity to environmental and cultural values, and making a positive contribution to the regions in which we operate.

Ark Energy is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. We provide a working environment in which everyone can bring their best self to work. While we encourage people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences to apply, you must have the legal right to live and work in Australia.

No agency applications will be accepted.