- Lead the design and implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies to support Octopus Australias renewable energy assets and new projects. This includes a diverse portfolio of projects across development construction and operational phases
- Develop communication plans to support Asset Construction and Development project leads
- Lead engagement activities that promote Octopus Australia as a trustworthy credible and responsible partner
- Coordinate and attend key stakeholder engagement activities such as community consultation sessions local events and provide sponsorship representation
- Manage community funding programs to deliver meaningful benefits to the communities in which Octopus Australia operates
- Administering and maintaining stakeholder databases
- Provide crisis communications and media relations support as required
- Build trusting relationships and grow Octopus Australias social licence to operate in the communities we have a presence
Qualifications :
Ideally you will have the following qualifications skills and experiences:
- Previous experience in a similar position working in the renewable energy sector is preferred. Experience in large scale infrastructure projects such as electricity transmission or oil and gas will be well regarded.
- Experienced in developing and implementing stakeholder engagement activities for a diverse set of stakeholders.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong relationships across a diverse range stakeholders
- Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and deliver results across Octopus Australias project portfolio.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Experience of using a variety of communication channels to appropriately communicate with the target group.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and managing project events.
- Willingness to travel domestically to deliver on engagement strategies and plans as required.
- Eligibility to work in Australia.
Additional Information :
What we offer
- A competitive salary package including bonus and medical insurance benefits
- Extra Annual Leave entitlement
- Flexible working
- Ongoing learning and career development opportunities
Octopus has built an exciting and inclusive highperformance culture where employees feel empowered. We also understand the value of diversity and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace environment. We would welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.
Our Values
At Octopus we dont just focus on what we do but also how we do it. Everyone to shares our values of being straightforward helpful and bold. Our culture is critical to our success and is built around three principles that underpin how we pursue our goals:
- Be Bold We like people who make decisions quickly and are OK changing their mind if it turns out theres a better way of doing things.
- Be Helpful We like People who behave like it always day one and who remember without our customers there is no business.
- Be Straightforward We like people who have opinions and express them in a way thats respectful and easy to understand.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime