Strategic Engagement Lead for Major Infrastructure

Yarra Valley Water; Melbourne; Híbrido; AUD 112.000 - 137.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working arrangements

16 weeks paid parental leave

Free on-site parking

Annual bonus leave swap

Descripción de la vacante

Yarra Valley Water is seeking a Strategic Projects Advisor to lead engagement for major capital works and infrastructure projects. This 8-month fixed-term, full-time role supports true hybrid working, combining home-based tasks with our Mitcham office.

You’ll influence outcomes at a strategic level and guide communications for complex projects. You’ll manage competing stakeholder interests, protect our brand, and provide senior leadership with trusted advisory support.

Formación

• Experience delivering engagement for major infrastructure, capital works or urban projects.
• Strong written communication for engagement materials, reports and briefs.
• Ability to manage complex or sensitive communication issues and reputational risks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building capabilities.
• Knowledge of IAP2 engagement methodologies.

Responsabilidades

• Lead community and stakeholder engagement for complex infrastructure and capital works projects.
• Develop and implement strategic communication and engagement plans.
• Provide trusted communications guidance to senior leaders and project managers.
• Identify reputational risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate engagement activities in sensitive environments and with multiple stakeholders.
• Protect and enhance Yarra Valley Water’s brand across interactions.
• Support media preparedness including holding statements and Q&As.
• Lead ministerial engagement opportunities when appropriate.
• Monitor stakeholder sentiment and feedback to inform strategies.
• Build cross-organisational relationships to ensure timely communication.
• Highlight organisational achievements and project outcomes.
• Contribute to improving strategic communications practices.

Conocimientos

Community engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

IAP2 methodologies

Infrastructure projects

Descripción del empleo

Yarra Valley Water is seeking a Strategic Projects Advisor to lead engagement for major capital works and infrastructure projects. This 8-month fixed-term, full-time role supports true hybrid working, combining home-based tasks with our Mitcham office.

You’ll influence outcomes at a strategic level and guide communications for complex projects. You’ll manage competing stakeholder interests, protect our brand, and provide senior leadership with trusted advisory support.