Community Engagement Advisor (Construction)

About the role

• Lead impact through engagement
• Community values centric organisation
• Genuine leadership, true flexible working options

Are you seeking to make an impact in your community? Do you want to add value to a growing community engagement team who will develop and support you? If so, read on…

Community Engagement is key to Barwon Water’s strategic objectives and leads to significant impact across our region. In this exciting role, you will be part of a close-knit team to support the planning and delivery of community engagement plans for water, sewerage and recycled water infrastructure projects.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary and diverse working team, you will work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate across the business.

You’ll work on community engagement plans to support the planning and construction phases of infrastructure projects, support the team to identify risks to customer experience and form impactful relationships. Success in this role will see Barwon Water continue to achieve for our community.

• Position Description

About you

As a rounded communications professional, you’ll have solid engagement skills and well-rounded interpersonal skills; someone who is able to manage and develop lasting relationships to achieve mutual beneficial outcomes.

You’ll be inquisitive and curious and seek to bring creativity and innovation to problem solving. At your heart you will be community minded and understand the need to keep our customers informed in a timely manner on programmes and campaigns.

Your experience in community engagement may be underpinned by your qualifications in communications or similar. You will possess strong organisational skills, along with the ability to generate customer friendly information and adapt it for different platforms.

About us

Barwon Water is Victoria's largest regional urban water corporation, with more than 110 years’ experience in delivering world-class water, sewerage and recycled water services to our customers and community. More than just taps and toilets, we’re a pivotal player in the region’s ongoing social, economic and environmental prosperity.

We care about where we live and work, and we’re always looking for like-minded people to join our team.

Why join us?

At Barwon Water, we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table. Enjoy being part of an organisation that values results, personal and professional growth, workplace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.

Our work requires more than just engineering and scientific solutions. We’re learning from the tens of thousands of years of knowledge and insight from Traditional Custodians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.

Get in touch

Does this opportunity sound like it might be a good fit for you?

Submit your cover letter and a copy of your resume now.

We lead. We learn. We deliver. We care about a better future

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at recruitment@barwonwater.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.