Job Description

Stakeholder Specialist

We bring the energy – through purpose and people –

Not just through the infrastructure we operate, but through the way we show up for each other, our customers’ and our communities. The future of energy is in our hands. Let’s shape it together.

We’re all about building an energy future to be proud of. Sound like a challenge you’ve been looking for?

We have an opportunity for an experienced Stakeholder Engagement Specialist to join our team.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Community & Stakeholder Manager to plan and deliver engagement activities along the WRL corridor, supporting the planning and delivery of the project.

You’ll build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensure project updates are shared in a timely way, and capture stakeholder input to inform the project. You’ll also play a key role in resolving issues and building support for operational programs.

What you’ll be doing in this role:

• Support the planning and delivery of stakeholder engagement activities
• Assist in developing engagement plans to maximise community participation
• Build and maintain relationships across community, industry and government
• Capture and organise stakeholder input to support project decisions
• Support stakeholder mapping and engagement planning
• Work with communications teams to deliver clear, consistent messaging
• Respond to stakeholder enquiries and correspondence
• Help deliver engagement activities, including meetings and forums
• Support issue resolution and help build trust with stakeholders
• Work with internal teams to coordinate engagement activities
• Identify and escalate stakeholder issues and risks
• Apply IAP2 principles in day-to-day engagement activities
• Support delivery of community benefit programs, including grants and sponsorships
• Contribute to safety outcomes and mission Zero initiatives

You don’t need to check every box; however, we’re looking for a good combination of:

• Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Community & Stakeholder Engagement or other relevant degree
• 3+ years’ experience in stakeholder engagement, ideally across government, community or infrastructure projects
• Experience developing engagement plans and working across diverse stakeholders
• Background in project delivery with regular external stakeholder engagement
• Proven ability to manage community issues, including complex or sensitive matters
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including reports and presentations
• Strong time management and project planning capabilities
• Understanding of planning, environmental or approvals processes (desirable)
• IAP2 certification or similar experience (desirable)
• Self-driven team player who works well within a structured, high-profile project environment
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to influence a broad range of stakeholders
• Resilient and adaptable, able to manage changing priorities

The AusNet experience is all about…

• Growing your impact We’ll support you to build your career through real opportunities and strong connections.
• Solving some of the most complex energy challenges of our timeWe love unpacking complex challenges in clever ways and looking at things differently.
• Being apart a team that cares deeply about each other: We share in the good times. We support in the tough times. And we’re humble through and through.

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We believe different perspectives are essential to our success, and we encourage all applicants to apply. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to discuss how we can support you.

AusNet. We bring the energy. Want to be part of it too? Apply now.