
Community Relations Manager
AGL
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Adelaide • Australia
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About the role
- Develop and lead the engagement program to support new generation and storage projects in conjunction with the Senior Manager Stakeholder Engagement SA and other key members of Corporate Affairs.
- Lead engagement with the Traditional Owners of lands on which AGL is either developing new energy project or operating existing assets.
- Monitor and report on stakeholder needs, interests and issues, and proactively recommend actions to manage identified risks.
- Develop communications materials and utilise a range of forums and channels to ensure local communities are informed, engaged and have opportunities to provide input into AGL’s projects and operations in SA.
- Facilitate engagement with key community groups with an interest in AGL projects and operations, including facilitating visits and tours to AGL sites.
- Participate in systems, policy and process improvement initiatives to improve team operation.
- Work proactively across appropriate business units within AGL which may include project, communications, media and regulatory teams.
- Demonstrate AGL Values by acting in the best interests of AGL at all times and working together across the business to create the best overall results and decisions.
- Encourage and value the diversity in AGL’s workforce, upholding AGL’s inclusive workplace culture.
Requirements
- Experience in developing and implementing community engagement strategies for diverse community stakeholders to support energy, infrastructure, or similar projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong relationships with a diverse range of people.
- The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team and effectively manage time and prioritise workload.
- High degree of professionalism and integrity in dealings with fellow team members and with external stakeholders and business partners.
- An understanding and experience of using a variety of communication channels, appropriate to the target group, to communicate information.
- Experience in a similar role or applicable local knowledge or community relations activities.
Benefits
- Flexible working options including hybrid work.
- Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.
- Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.
- Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.
- Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.
- Access to study assistance, AGL’s share purchase plan and insurance deals.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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