Senior Stakeholder and Community Relations Advisor
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Job Description
Great opportunity for career growth & development with a Tier 1 contractor
Awarded Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025
Rewarding Salary + Annual Bonuses + Yearly Salary Reviews
About the Project
HumeLink East involves expanding the existing Bannaby 500 kV substation and designing and constructing 230 km of new 500 kV double circuit transmission line. This line will connect the Bannaby substation at the Wondalga interface point with HumeLink West, strengthening Australia’s energy network and supporting the transition to renewable energy.
About the Opportunity
As Senior Stakeholder and Community Relations Advisor, you will lead engagement strategies for HumeLink East, ensuring transparent communication and strong relationships with local communities, landowners, and key stakeholders. Reporting to the Community & Stakeholder Manager, you will manage complex issues, provide strategic advice, and oversee engagement activities to support project delivery.
Key Accountabilities
Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans
Manage community consultation and feedback
Build relationships with landowners and local groups
Prepare reports and briefings for leadership
Coordinate events and information sessions
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Required Skills and Competencies
Degree in communications, public relations or similar
Proven experience in stakeholder engagement
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Summary
Lead engagement strategies, manage community relations, and ensure regulatory compliance for infrastructure project.
Job title
Senior Stakeholder and Community Relations Advisor
Experience level
proven experience in stakeholder engagement
Industry
infrastructure
Location requirements
Goulburn, on-site, no remote work allowed
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Goulburn NSW 2580, Australia