Job Description
2056 Community Engagement - Advisor
Thrive in a dynamic role as you shape WA’s water future.
Full time, permanent opportunity based in Leederville with flexible working available
Salary: $101,711 plus Super & Benefits.
About the role:
Join a dynamic team of communications professionals dedicated to delivering effective stakeholder and community engagement strategies across a large range of water, wastewater and drainage infrastructure projects throughout the state.
Who are we?
When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.
If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.
Real benefits that matter
Real flexibility with options to work from home, +-day fortnight, flexible work hours
Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 15.5%. This includes an 11.5% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What you’ll do in the role:
Developing, implementing and maintaining effective communication and community engagement strategies to support the planning and delivery of infrastructure projects and programs.
Collaborating with local communities and stakeholders that may be impacted by our infrastructure projects to deliver community engagement initiatives.
Produce content for print and digital channels to aid project outcomes.
Managing customer and stakeholder issues and complaints.
Coordinating announcements and Ministerial correspondence with our internal Media Team and Ministerial Liaison Unit.
Key skills and experience:
Degree level qualification in communications, public relations or related discipline is preferred or substantial equivalent experience.
Experience in community engagement, stakeholder and issues management, ideally for a large multi-disciplined organisation.
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills and an ability to summarise complex issues for common use.
Good interpersonal and organisational skills; able to work independently in a high-pressure environment.
A strong alignment and commitment to our values and behaviours that contribute to a constructive, high performance culture.
Experience in Ministerial engagement and/or working with government processes is desirable.
Prior IAP2 training desired but not essential.
Sound like a match? Apply today
If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close 7th May
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or +420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
Thrive in a dynamic role as you shape WA’s water future.
Full time, permanent opportunity based in Leederville with flexible working available
Salary: $101,711 plus Super & Benefits.
About the role:
Join a dynamic team of communications professionals dedicated to delivering effective stakeholder and community engagement strategies across a large range of water, wastewater and drainage infrastructure projects throughout the state.
Who are we?
When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.
If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.
Real benefits that matter
Real flexibility with options to work from home, +-day fortnight, flexible work hours
Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 15.5%. This includes an 11.5% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What you’ll do in the role:
Developing, implementing and maintaining effective communication and community engagement strategies to support the planning and delivery of infrastructure projects and programs.
Collaborating with local communities and stakeholders that may be impacted by our infrastructure projects to deliver community engagement initiatives.
Produce content for print and digital channels to aid project outcomes.
Managing customer and stakeholder issues and complaints.
Coordinating announcements and Ministerial correspondence with our internal Media Team and Ministerial Liaison Unit.
Key skills and experience:
Degree level qualification in communications, public relations or related discipline is preferred or substantial equivalent experience.
Experience in community engagement, stakeholder and issues management, ideally for a large multi-disciplined organisation.
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills and an ability to summarise complex issues for common use.
Good interpersonal and organisational skills; able to work independently in a high-pressure environment.
A strong alignment and commitment to our values and behaviours that contribute to a constructive, high performance culture.
Experience in Ministerial engagement and/or working with government processes is desirable.
Prior IAP2 training desired but not essential.
Sound like a match? Apply today
If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close 7th May
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or +420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Community Engagement - Advisor position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Leederville offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
