Title:  Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Advisor

Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Advisor

North Western Program Alliance consists of four partners, working as ‘one team’ located in the Alliance’s head and project offices. NWPA has a proven track record with the completion of four level crossing removal projects, a Premium station rebuild and 3 projects currently in delivery.

We are currently looking for a talented and driven Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Advisor to join our team on one of our projects based in metropolitan Melbourne. This is an opportunity to take on a varied role where you will be working as part of a dynamic team responsible for developing and implementing the communications and stakeholder engagement program.  

Responsibilities of the role include;

• Identify stakeholder, community and trader issues and develop strategies to minimise impacts.
• Work with the team to plan and manage contact with external stakeholders, the community and local traders. 
• Work collaboratively with the project construction team to ensure activities are undertaken strategically, minimising impact and disruption to stakeholders and the community.
• Arrange site visits and ensure all visitors to the project have appropriate PPE and undergo relevant site inductions.
• Write a range of communication materials, including notifications, newsletters, advertising, social media posts and formal correspondence as well as co-ordinate residential doorknocks. 
• Manage responses to all project related communications matters via phone, email, website, and social media.
• Develop a range of project specific forums for stakeholders and the community including community forums, pop up information sessions etc.
• Communicate community and stakeholder awareness and risk minimisation programs across the Project through inductions and toolbox presentations.
• Maintain registers and ensure community and stakeholder activities are recorded appropriately.
• Assist in the identification, development and management of promotional opportunities for the project.

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you demonstrate the following;

• Tertiary Degree (Bachelor level) or certificate or relevant experience (disciplines relevant to function area, e.g. public relations, journalism, stakeholder management, marketing).
• 3-5 years’ experience in a communications and stakeholder relations role. 
• Relevant experience gained within the major infrastructure space or similar industry is highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate with all levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities.