Community Relations Lead – Major Construction Projects

AW EDWARDS (AWE); Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Novated leasing

Global mobility opportunities

Gym membership discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A W Edwards is seeking an experienced Community Coordinator to support two State Significant data centre projects in Sydney.

Reporting to the Senior Communications and Community Manager, you will manage day-to-day communications, stakeholder engagement and community relations across both projects, coordinating with project teams, clients, contractors, businesses and community members to keep stakeholders informed and issues mitigated.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in communications, public relations, marketing or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience, together with at least three years’ experience in communications, community engagement or stakeholder relations.
• Experience working on major infrastructure, construction, utilities, transport or other complex projects.
• Experience preparing communications materials and managing community enquiries, complaints and sensitive stakeholder matters.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with strong community engagement, consultation and relationship-management capabilities.
• The ability to identify emerging issues, understand stakeholder sentiment and recommend practical responses.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and manage competing priorities and time-sensitive deliverables.
• Proficiency in OpenPoint, Microsoft Office and other digital or project management systems.
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel between project and site locations.

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

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship management

Organisational skills

Travel willingness

Education

Tertiary qualification in communications/public relations/marketing or related discipline

Tools

OpenPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

A W Edwards is seeking an experienced Community Coordinator to support two State Significant data centre projects in Sydney.

Reporting to the Senior Communications and Community Manager, you will manage day-to-day communications, stakeholder engagement and community relations across both projects, coordinating with project teams, clients, contractors, businesses and community members to keep stakeholders informed and issues mitigated.