Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager (Place Manager)

Company description:

DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Transport, Renewables, Defence and Utilities, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we're unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow.

Job description:

The Role

Reporting to the Project Director we have a newly created opportunity for an experienced Place Manager to join the Project team. This specialist role will be accountable for setting the strategic direction for stakeholder and community relations advice, activities and outcomes associated with the project. You will be a well-rounded subject matter expert, working in collaboration with other teams/departments and project partners.

To be successful in this position you must be able to demonstrate at least 7-10 years in a similar role.

• Lead the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the place-specific Stakeholder and Community Involvement Plans and Business Management Plan including client requested reviews and updates
• Undertake consultation and negotiations with key stakeholders including sensitive members of the community and government authorities
• Plan and undertake face to face consultation with local stakeholders and community members
• Lead the planning and implementation of precinct community and business forums, site visits and local inductions in relation to community and stakeholder engagement.
• Identify merging stakeholder and community risks and issues; recommend strategies to respond, prevent and/or minimise impacts
• Respond to complaints and enquiries within required timeframes
• Provide advice to project site teams and contribute to the effective planning of site activities to minimise impacts on stakeholders and the community
• Maintain accurate and reliable records and report all stakeholder and community interactions
• Draft notifications, newsletters and monthly email updates for community and stakeholders
• Respond to and manage complaints; complete associated reports as required

About you:

• Tertiary (Bachelor) degree in commerce, marketing, business, public relations, journalism, media relations or communications and/or equivalent industry experience
• 7-10 years' experience providing strategic communications and stakeholder engagement leadership
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Experience working in multidisciplinary construction and delivery teams
• Ability to identify community issues and understanding of stakeholder and community sentiment and changing needs in relation to the project
• Proficient information management and technology skills
• Reporting, compliance and records management

Key Responsibilities

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.
• Fostering your development: We've developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.
• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone's needs are different in striking the right work-life integration. Whether it's hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we'll work together to make it work.

  This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and to develop your career within a highly successful organisation.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.
For more information, please contact ************@dtinfrastructure.com.au only applications through the portal will be accepted
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