Stakeholder Associate

• Lead local stakeholder engagement for an early-stage renewable energy project
• Work autonomously within a small Australian team, supported by a global business
• $120,000-$140,000 + super + 15% bonus

Phillip Riley is seeking a Stakeholder Associate to join an experienced and well-backed international offshore wind developer, supporting stakeholder engagement and communications for a major offshore wind project.
Based in Melbourne, this role will play an important part in building and maintaining trusted relationships as the project progresses through development.

About the role

• Develop and implement a fit-for-purpose local Stakeholder Engagement Plan;
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with local, regional and national stakeholders to support the successful development of the project;
• Act as a key point of contact for local stakeholders;
• Work closely with the project team and external consultants to coordinate stakeholder engagement throughout the environmental and permitting process;
• Develop communications strategies to build and maintain the project's reputation with government, regulatory, community and media stakeholders;
• Create content across various communications channels to effectively reach target audiences;
• Manage local media and public relations activities in coordination with global communications leaders;
• Coordinate events and local initiatives to increase project visibility and engagement;
• Support meaningful engagement with First Nations groups, working with internal teams and external specialists;
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date stakeholder engagement records.

About you

• Degree-level qualifications in Communications, Engagement, PR, Journalism, External Affairs or a related discipline;
• 2–4 years of experience in stakeholder, community or communications-focused roles;
• Experience within infrastructure, energy, utilities, environmental consulting or a similarly complex project environment would be highly regarded;
• Experience engaging with First Nations communities and/or fisheries would be advantageous, but is not essential;
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills;
• Comfortable operating autonomously while collaborating with teams across different geographies and time zones;
• Willingness to undertake regional travel as required;
• Full Australian Work Rights.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Thompson on +61 (0)3 8521 7452 or email sarah@phillipriley.com.au.
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