Stakeholder & Community Engagement Manager

Alligator Energy Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee incentives

Supportive team culture

Competitive remuneration

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Alligator Energy Ltd. is seeking a Stakeholder & Community Engagement Manager based in Whyalla to lead local stakeholder engagement for the Samphire Uranium Project and related SA exploration activities.

You will build strong relationships with communities, Traditional Owners, landowners, local government and industry, ensuring engagement is integrated into project planning and activities. Regular travel to regional areas is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, community relations, external affairs or a related role.
• Experience with mining, resources, energy, infrastructure, major projects or regional development is highly desirable.
• Ability to translate technical information for community audiences and prepare clear communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local communities, Traditional Owners, landowners, local government, industry, businesses and regional stakeholders.
• Act as a key local point of contact and maintain a visible Alligator Energy presence across the region.
• Undertake regular stakeholder meetings, community briefings, information sessions and other engagement activities.
• Identify emerging stakeholder issues, community sentiment, risks and opportunities and provide timely advice to management.
• Support respectful and culturally appropriate engagement with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal organisations.
• Maintain regular communication with landowners regarding exploration and project activities.
• Build relationships with local government, regional development organisations, industry groups, businesses, education and training providers.
• Maintains accurate stakeholder records and ensures agreed actions are followed through.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

CRM systems

Regional travel

Tools

Consultation Manager

Job description

Stakeholder & Community Engagement Manager

At Alligator Energy, we're shaping the future of Australia's uranium industry.

As a strategically uranium-focused project development and exploration company, we're building a portfolio of high-quality projects across multiple jurisdictions, with clear pathways toward approval, development and long-term production.

Our success is driven by passionate, capable people who are committed to innovation, collaboration and responsible resource development. We foster a workplace where expertise is valued, ideas are encouraged, and individuals have the opportunity to make a genuine impact as we grow.

Be part of an ambitious company at an exciting stage of its journey-where your work contributes to the future of low emissions energy.

The Role

The Stakeholder & Community Engagement Manager is responsible for leading and delivering local stakeholder and community engagement for Alligator Energy's Samphire Uranium Project and associated South Australian exploration activities.

Based in Whyalla, the role will provide a visible and accessible local presence and develop strong relationships with communities, Traditional Owners, landowners, local government, industry, businesses and other stakeholders across Whyalla and the Upper Spencer Gulf.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong relationships with local communities, Traditional Owners, landowners, local government, industry, businesses and regional stakeholders.

Act as a key local point of contact and maintain a visible Alligator Energy presence across the region.

Undertake regular stakeholder meetings, community briefings, information sessions and other engagement activities.

Identify emerging stakeholder issues, community sentiment, risks and opportunities and provide timely advice to management.

Support respectful and culturally appropriate engagement with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal organisations.

Maintain regular communication with landowners regarding exploration and project activities.

Build relationships with local government, regional development organisations, industry groups, businesses, education and training providers.

Maintain accurate stakeholder records, commitments and actions in Consultation Manager and ensure agreed actions are followed through.

Project Responsibilities

Lead local stakeholder engagement associated with the Samphire Uranium Project, including FS, MLA, approvals, exploration and project development activities.

Assist with the development, implementation and review of stakeholder and community engagement plans.

Work closely with Project, Exploration, Environment and Approvals teams to ensure engagement is integrated into project planning and activities.

Coordinate engagement associated with field programs, environmental studies, approvals and exploration activities.

Support Traditional Owner, cultural heritage and landowner engagement in coordination with senior management and relevant specialists.

Support engagement associated with local employment, procurement, training and regional participation opportunities.

Develop and coordinate community communications, including project updates, fact sheets, FAQs, presentations, newsletters and community notices.

Translate technical project information into clear and accessible information for community audiences.

Support community meetings, information sessions, presentations and regional events.

Ensure local engagement activities align with Alligator Energy's broader stakeholder, communications, government relations and public affairs strategy.

Travel to and from Whyalla frequently will be required.

What we offer

Permanent full-time role.

Employee incentives.

Supportive team culture, united by our vision and values.

Competitive remuneration

Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Person Requirements

Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, community relations, external affairs or a related role.

Experience within mining, resources, energy, infrastructure, major projects or regional development is highly desirable.

Demonstrated experience developing and implementing stakeholder and community engagement plans.

Experience working with regional communities, Traditional Owners, landowners, local government and industry stakeholders.

Experience preparing community and stakeholder communications.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information for community audiences.

Current Australian driver's licence and ability to undertake regular regional travel.

Experience with stakeholder management or CRM systems; Consultation Manager experience is desirable.