Title:  Stakeholder Engagement Advisor

When you choose AusNet, you’ll join genuine people working together making Real. Progress

At AusNet, we’re the link between renewable energy sources and local communities, playing a key role in the clean energy transition and providing essential energy to every Victorian family.

Help us lead the way, while enriching your career with real people who encourage you to bring your best and make real impact – for your career, our communities, and Australia’s cleaner energy future.

 
Purposeful work with genuinely good people. That’s refreshing.

As an industry in transformation, we’re excited by the possibilities. Become part of a critical team that will unlock the renewable energy potential of western Victoria whilst delivering clean and affordable energy to Victorians. 

In this Stakeholder Engagement Advisor role, you will support the development and implementation of engagement plans and strategies, share project updates and ensure that stakeholder input is at the forefront.

Cultivate genuine relationships whilst working hand in hand with the Stakeholder Engagement Manager and our dedicated team to achieve real progress in the planning and delivery of the WRL project.

With a 3/2 Hybrid split Office / WFH, this role can be based in Melbourne CBD or in the region (Ballarat) and is part of the Western Renewables Link project team, Development & Future Networks team. 

This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to:

• Contribution to the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement plans and programs to encourage and maximise community participation.
• Support the development of responses to key stakeholder correspondence and enquiries (non-media).
• Effective relationship management and liaison across a broad stakeholder group including the general and local community, regional industry, business communities and local, state and federal government agencies. 
• Prepare and undertake stakeholder mapping.
• Work closely with the communications and correspondence team to support the development of effective and relevant stakeholder messages and responses.
• Plan, organise, co-ordinate and attend community meetings, information sessions, technical forums and regular engagement with other stakeholders.
• Prepare factual, concise and community focused communication materials.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including the landowner engagement team, planning and environment team, project communications and wider AusNet teams where relevant.
• Identify and manage stakeholder and community engagement issues and risks, monitoring these and actively addressing ongoing matters.

You don’t need to check every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:

• Qualification in community and stakeholder engagement, communications or other relevant degree
• Experience in undertaking stakeholder or community engagement activities, preferably working in areas such as local government, energy or large infrastructure projects
• Supported the development and implementation of communication and engagement plans
• Project or programme delivery experience, with active and regular engagement and liaison activities undertaken with external stakeholders
• Exceptional listening skills and ability to quickly and effectively build rapport, demonstrating respect, empathy, thoughtfulness in all engagements.
• IAP2 certificate, or similar experience will be an advantage in this role
• Resilience and flexibility to prioritise tasks in accordance with changing project priorities and climate

A real place to belong 
 
We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.  

 
We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we’ll work with you to help balance work and life.
• Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.
• Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.
• Perks: we offer all the other perks you’ve come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more.

As an industry in transformation, we’re excited by the possibilities ahead.

So, if you’re passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward.

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