Stakeholder Engagement Advisor

Ventia requires a Stakeholder Engagement Advisor to join their Telecommunications Sector. This is a great opportunity for fostering positive relationships and collaboration among a wide range of stakeholders and understanding of the community it serves.

There are two roles available to commence in January 2025 (Mt Louisa, Townsville and Edmonton, Cairns). These roles are for an 18-month contract (possible full-time opportunity).

To be successful in this role you will need to be an excellent communicator with strong relationship building skills with the ability to manage diverse stakeholders. You will need to be adaptable, a strategic thinker who solves problems proactively while balancing competing interests with diplomacy and empathy.

What’s on Offer 

• Attractive salary + Vehicle + laptop + iPad and Phone
• Join one of the largest essential service providers in Australia and New Zealand
• Flexibility – hybrid working conditions, split your time between the in the office, site and working from home
• Ownership of your role with supportive leaders
• Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia
• Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives – including the EAP, Ventia’s Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program

About the Role

This role reports to the Community Relations Officer and Stakeholder Engagement Lead with the primary purpose of ensuring delivery of end-to-end success for Stakeholder activities such as community engagement events, organising access to sites through door knocking, coordinating collateral and notifications, ensuring that our stakeholders are well informed of our pending activities, monitoring and maintaining EOI spreadsheets and managing any complaints. You will work closely within a highly supportive and experience team and our client. Travel will be required on an ad-hoc basis.

Initially this position is offered on a contract basis with the opportunity for permanency.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in a fast-paced multi-faceted environment
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, relationship building, networking and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working with community engagement delivery (telecommunications assets preferred)
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders in politically sensitive environments
• Sound problem solving abilities to manage enquiries and complaints
• Confidence in supporting and attending landowner meetings
• High attention to detail and safety
• Proficient in the Microsoft suite (Power BI beneficial

You must have full working rights in Australia and hold a current C class drivers’ licence and be able to satisfy medical and police check requirements.

About Ventia

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to Apply

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Position Reference Number: 160756