We are unique

We are a regional business that thinks on a global level. We work with determined, passionate and curious people to empower communities to share and use energy for a better tomorrow. With a network that powers 95% of NSW and parts of Southern Queensland, we ensure homes, hospitals, schools, businesses, and services stay connected.

About the Project

Essential Energy has recently developed and commenced the implementation of the Digital Asset Management (DAM) Hub Project. The project will support the Digital Asset Management Strategic Plan aimed at addressing our fundamental understanding of the network, how it is constructed and how it will perform.

Digital Asset Management involves using digital data sources to gain insights and improve operational efficiency for achieving corporate and asset management objectives. This technique includes identifying assets and their condition through digital information. Advanced applications of digital asset management include creating a digital twin of the network using an engineering-grade analytics engine to gain insights about the entire network.

To support the project, we are currently recruiting a Change Communication Specialist to join our Assets & Operations department. This role can be based anywhere within Essential Energy’s operational footprint throughout NSW.

About the role

The Change Communication Specialist provides communication services to support nominated Essential Energy projects and ongoing business change initiatives. The role is responsible for developing and delivering communications strategies and materials to minimise resistance and maximise adoption of business change.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and integrate a communications plan and toolkit aligned to the change management strategy, including developing key messages and associated communication materials
• Deliver communications outcomes designed to maximise awareness and reinforce the required project changes amongst impacted teams and individuals
• Draft all communications materials aligned to the overarching communications strategy for the project
• Develop and advise on communication toolkits and essential deliverables, including change management strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, training material and targeted communication collateral
• Influence clients, stakeholders and colleagues on change management and communications activities to support the delivery of programs and projects
• Design and co-ordinate communication events and associated run sheets as required

About You

You will have demonstrated experience and understanding of communication frameworks and

channels, including online and social media channels. You will be an effective communicator, utilising your experience in internal communications to create appropriate messaging for our dynamic and geographically dispersed organisation.

Required Qualification/Skills

• Diploma in Business, Communication, Change Management, Human Resources or related disciplines or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications.
• A strong knowledge and expertise in utilising a range of communication tools to ensure messaging is appropriate to the intended audience.
• Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and tools.
• A collaborative individual with strong stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable

• Communications certification
• Change management certification/experience

Benefits

As an Essential Energy team member, you’ll enjoy such benefits as;

• 15.5% Superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs
• Competitive remuneration
• Access the NIB corporate health plan
• Access to join the Fitness Passport Program
• Paid parental leave for eligible team members
• Further education and career development support

We offer fantastic local and regional career opportunities limited only by your own drive and determination.

Working for this large and diverse organisation, employees can take advantage of a range of learning and development opportunities, including leadership programs.

If successful in this role you will join a supportive and appreciative team in a role that offers breadth across essential Energy's entire corporate and network businesses.

At Essential Energy we are united in our purpose and live our values. We operate in an exciting and rapidly changing environment, thrive in a culture that’s all about teamwork and are here for our customers.

For further information please contact Cameron Galloway, Senior Change Lead on 0431 885 983.

Applications close at 11:55 pm on Tuesday 20th of June 2023.

Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart.

Building a better energy future.

Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.