Community Engagement Manager

Join to apply for the Community Engagement Manager role at UGL . About UGL Our Utilities business is at the forefront of Australia’s energy transition, delivering essential design and construction services for critical infrastructure across the power sector. We provide end‑to‑end solutions on major projects including transmission lines, switchyards, substations, and electrical distribution networks. We cover the full project lifecycle—design, construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance—working through self‑performed work, subcontractors, and joint ventures to deliver projects safely and effectively across Australia. To date we have successfully delivered over 7,300 km of transmission lines and completed more than 300 substation projects—and we’re just getting started Day in the Role Develop, implement, and lead community engagement strategies to foster trust, collaboration, and proactive communication with stakeholders. Act as the main point of contact for community inquiries, feedback, and complaints, ensuring concerns are addressed promptly and effectively. Strategically design and implement initiatives that create lasting social benefits for the local community, such as education, employment, and training programs. Collaborate with Indigenous communities to ensure cultural heritage and inclusion are prioritized and integrated into project activities. Build strong relationships with local councils, government authorities, Indigenous groups, environmental organisations, and other key stakeholders. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Sustainability, Communications, or a related field. Proven experience (5+ years) in community engagement, stakeholder management, or social responsibility programmes. Demonstrated ability to design and deliver community‑centred initiatives that create long‑term social value. Knowledge of Victorian regional communities, including the challenges and opportunities they face. Experience working with Indigenous groups and facilitating culturally inclusive practices. Strong communication skills (oral and written) including negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels, both internally and externally. Benefits A highly competitive salary working in a rewarding, supportive and successful team. Back yourself and your development, and UGL will back your growth. Flexible and blended work environment; make use of flexible working and our impressive employee benefits. A rewarding Wellness Program with AIA Vitality – earn cashback for gym shoes We’ll give you access to a multitude of rewards: through our partnerships we can offer discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary sacrifice options including cars, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships. Diversity & Social Inclusion UGL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where each employee feels safe to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, women, military veterans, people with diverse cultural backgrounds, people with disabilities and our friends in the LGBTIQ+ community. UGL respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate and pays our respects to elders past, present and emerging. Employment Details Primary location: Australia – Western Australia Employment type: Full‑time Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Job function: Other Discipline: Corporate Affairs & Communications Background Checks & References As part of the recruitment process, a number of checks may be conducted to demonstrate suitability for the role, including police/criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right‑to‑work checks, and/or reference checks. UGL does not discriminate based on a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. #J-18808-Ljbffr