Community Relations Advisor

Public Relations & Corporate Affairs (Marketing & Communications)
Government - State (Government & Defence)

Full time

$141,112.87 (as of 1 July 2024) + 12.75% Super

What makes Sunwater an exceptional workplace?

We are dedicated to providing our employees with a dynamic and secure work atmosphere, accompanied by an array of attractive benefits including:

• Base salary starting from $141,112.87 (from 1 July 2024) + super
• 12.75% superannuation
• Access to Banked Time and TOIL
• 17.5% leave loading
• Genuine emphasis on work/life balance
• Access to Sunwater's MyBenefits hosted by Reward Gateway

The role

Reporting to the Stakeholder Relations Manager, you will work with a dedicated team of stakeholder relations and communication professionals, and cross-functionally with other business units, to develop and deliver community relations initiatives.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Acting as key advisor on community education campaigns, providing strategic and tactical support.
• Managing the community investment strategy and program, providing high level governance oversight and business support.
• Working with councils and emergency management groups near Sunwater’s assets to build community resilience.
• Working with councils and emergency management groups to manage Emergency Action Plan amendments and education.
• Managing the development of written and visual material, social media content and corporate collateral to support initiatives.
• Producing clear and effective communication materials for community stakeholders
• Coordinating responses to stakeholder, media and community enquiries

Please note that due to the nature of this role, there will be ad hoc travel to Sunwater regional facilities. You will also be required to participate in flood, emergency and media on-call rosters as required. This role can be based in any Sunwater Office (subject to space) – please see a list of office locations at Sunwater offices - Sunwater .

About you

Sunwater is looking for someone with strong proven experience in community engagement with the ability to develop ideas that bring behavioural change. Furthermore, you will hold tertiary qualifications in in communication, public relations or a related discipline.

In addition, you will be able to demonstrate experience in:

• Budget and project management
• Leading or having been an instrumental part in executing advertising campaigns
• Working in regional communities (ideal, not mandatory)
• Mentoring and coaching team members

We understand the importance of work-life balance and value the diverse perspectives and experiences that individuals with flexible working needs bring to our team. Whether you are looking for part-time or other flexible arrangements, we are committed to exploring possibilities that accommodate your needs while ensuring successful outcomes for Sunwater. Please feel free to discuss your desired flexibility during the application process, and we will strive to create a mutually beneficial work arrangement.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

Please note that our recruitment process involves verifying references, conducting psychometric testing, performing background checks, and conducting a pre-employment medical evaluation.

SunWater is a bulk water infrastructure developer and manager playing a key role in Australia's water industry, owning and managing around $10 billion in water infrastructure assets and supplying approximately 40% of all water used commercially in Queensland.

Our extensive network of water supply infrastructure supports mining, power generation, industry, urban development and irrigated agriculture throughout Queensland and ensures we take the right steps towards water for the future.

Operating across Queensland we have a proven 80 year history of growth and leadership in delivering world-class bulk water infrastructure solutions.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

SunWater is a bulk water infrastructure developer and manager playing a key role in Australia's water industry, owning and managing around $10 billion in water infrastructure assets and supplying approximately 40% of all water used commercially in Queensland.

Our extensive network of water supply infrastructure supports mining, power generation, industry, urban development and irrigated agriculture throughout Queensland and ensures we take the right steps towards water for the future.

Operating across Queensland we have a proven 80 year history of growth and leadership in delivering world-class bulk water infrastructure solutions.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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