About the role

This critical role will be responsible for the development and delivery of community engagement and communications strategies to implement plans for the North West Transmission Developments. Managing relevant resources, budget and risks you’ll create open and collaborative communication and engagement channels with internal and external stakeholders resulting project objectives that are understood, supported and maximised.

Applying best practice community engagement principles, the role will build strong community connections, ensure community participation is central to engagement activities and help identify opportunities for collaboration and benefit sharing.

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About the Business

At TasNetworks, we own, operate and maintain the electricity transmission and distribution network in Tasmania. We deliver a safe, efficient and reliable electricity supply to more than 285,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers. We are Powering a bright future, it's in our DNA;

• We are our customers too
• Safety is at the heart of all we do
• We unify and respond to challenges
• Trusted to deliver
• We embrace diversity and forward thinking

About you

With expertise and experience at the highest level in all forms of communication and community engagement, you will have proven reputation management and engagement experience that can be applied to a major infrastructure project. Demonstrating consistent and strong leadership behaviours whilst supporting peers and leaders in a constructive and collaborative way will enable you to effectively navigate through ambiguity, change and challenge. An understanding of the Australian energy sector, together with tertiary qualifications in Social Science/Communications/Public Relations will complement your ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.

What's on offer

This opportunity is available up until the end of 2024
At TasNetworks we want to power a bright future for our people, our community and our customers. We offer a supportive work environment where safety is at the heart of everything we do. We offer our team excellent benefits including flexible work arrangements, paid volunteer days, discounted health insurance, free onsite parking, onsite gyms (or gym rebate if unavailable) and professional development opportunities. We are proud to be work180 accredited, check us out here.

Can you see yourself living here?

Based in Tasmania’s capital, historic Hobart/nipaluna will be a phenomenal base in order for you to succeed in this role. You will be situated on the gorgeous river Derwent with appealing world heritage wilderness areas just a stone’s throw away. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to iconic settings such as Mona, Port Arthur and the historic Hobart Water Front.

How to apply

If this role and working at TasNetworks is of interest we look forward to hearing from you. TasNetworks is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people. Please ensure you attach a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned with this role, and an up to date resume. For more information about this opportunity and to acquire a position description, please click here.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 17th July 2022.

For further information about the role, please contact Chris.Warr@Tasnetworks.com.au

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.