The opportunity
Downer is seeking an experienced Head of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement to provide strategic leadership across community engagement, stakeholder relations, communications and Aboriginal participation for major power infrastructure projects, including transmission and substation works.
This is a senior leadership position responsible for developing and delivering community and stakeholder engagement strategies across complex power projects. You will work closely with project leadership, clients and delivery teams to ensure engagement activities support successful project outcomes while building strong and trusted relationships with communities and stakeholders.
You will lead a multidisciplinary engagement team and manage relationships with government agencies, local councils, Traditional Custodians, Aboriginal organisations, landowners, community groups and other key stakeholders.
Operating across major transmission and substation projects, you will provide strategic advice on emerging stakeholder issues, community impacts, communications and project reputation.
What we offer
This is an opportunity to take a senior leadership role supporting major power infrastructure projects and help shape how Downer engages with communities, government, Traditional Custodians and stakeholders.
Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company
You will have the opportunity to lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, influence outcomes at project leadership level and contribute to the successful delivery of critical transmission and substation infrastructure.
Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model
A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue
Retail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZ
We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments
What we’re looking for
You will be an accomplished communications and stakeholder engagement leader with significant experience supporting major infrastructure, power, transmission, utilities or resources projects.