Senior Community, Stakeholder and Government Relations Advisor

Rouse Hill, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

1 day ago

About John HollandAt John Holland, our purpose is simple - we transform lives with everything we do.We've always known that infrastructure is about people - our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.That's our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.Be part of the team that's up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.About The ProjectJohn Holland, Stantec and KBR are partnering with Sydney Water in an Alliance to deliver the North-West Treatment Hub - a brownfield treatment program that will commence with a $500 million upgrade of Rouse Hill and Riverstone wastewater treatment facilities. The project will achieve circular economy outcomes, increasing recycled water production, improving the quality of wastewater byproducts for reuse, and leveraging innovative treatment technologies that reduce carbon footprint. Upgrades will support the treatment of a further 45 megalitres of wastewater each day, to cater for growing northwest communities. The Project will deliver a new state-of-the-art biosolids facility at Riverstone, with new technology to improve the quality of wastewater byproducts.About The RoleThe North west treatment Hub team is seeking a highly skilled Senior Community, Stakeholder and Government Relations Advisor to join our team. As a leading project, we are committed to delivering exceptional results and maintaining strong relationships with our stakeholders.Responsibilities:

Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to enhance the company's brand and reputation.
Manage all internal and external communications, ensuring consistency and alignment with company values and objectives.
Oversee media relations, including press releases, media inquiries, and interview coordination.
Create and distribute engaging content for various communication channels, such as websites, social media, newsletters, and press releases.
Coordinate public relations activities, including events, sponsorships, and community engagement initiatives.
Monitor and analyze media coverage, industry trends, and public sentiment to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
Act as a spokesperson for the company and handle crisis communication situations effectively.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including media outlets, industry influencers, and community organizations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging and communication across all departments.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
Proven work experience as a Communications Manager or similar role.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project management and organizational abilities.
Proficient in using communication tools and platforms.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Experience in crisis communication and stakeholder management is preferred.
Knowledge of the industry/sector.

We Offer

Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.
Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.
Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.
Learning and development opportunities where you'll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.
Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong - that's why we're working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We've also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.
Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it's flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts or flexi-work, we're committed to helping our people work flexibly.

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