Strategic Stakeholder Engagement & Communications Specialist

Fremantle Ports; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Onsite gym

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Fremantle Ports is seeking a Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Coordinator to support major and strategic initiatives across the port. Reporting to the Strategic Communications Lead, you'll coordinate stakeholder engagement activities, develop communications across multiple channels, and help maintain strong relationships with community, industry and government stakeholders.

Based in Fremantle, this maximum-term role offers a dynamic environment, opportunities to contribute to WA's

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, communications, public relations or project coordination.
• Experience planning and delivering stakeholder engagement activities and communication initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences.
• Experience using CRM systems, Microsoft 365 and digital engagement platforms.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and strong administrative capability.
• Experience with events, social media, digital content, photography or design tools will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities, consultations and community events across project lifecycles.
• Develop and distribute engaging communications across internal and external channels.
• Manage stakeholder and community enquiries, ensuring timely responses and accurate record keeping.
• Support content updates across websites, social media platforms and internal communication channels.
• Maintain stakeholder databases, CRM systems and engagement records.
• Prepare reports, dashboards and stakeholder insights to support informed decision-making.
• Work closely with project teams and technical specialists to translate complex information into clear and engaging messages.
• Support Fremantle Ports' community investment initiatives and engagement programs.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communications

Public relations

Project coordination

CRM systems

Microsoft 365

Digital engagement platforms

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in communications/PR or related

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft 365

Digital engagement platforms

Job description

Fremantle Ports is seeking a Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Coordinator to support major and strategic initiatives across the port. Reporting to the Strategic Communications Lead, you'll coordinate stakeholder engagement activities, develop communications across multiple channels, and help maintain strong relationships with community, industry and government stakeholders.

Based in Fremantle, this maximum-term role offers a dynamic environment, opportunities to contribute to WA's