Senior Advisor, Engagement Infrastructure Project Delivery

Greater Western Water

Senior engagement advisor leading community and stakeholder programs for Greater Western Water, a Victorian government-owned water corporation. Supporting infrastructure delivery and community trust across the region.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeFootscray • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSenior💰 A$132,767 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and delivering community engagement programs for infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and strategic communication. Proficient in analyzing engagement outcomes and advocating for positive customer experiences while adhering to diversity and inclusion practices.

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Community Engagement ProgramsStakeholder EngagementStrategic CommunicationIAP2 CertificationRelationship Management

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Hard Skills

Engagement Program DevelopmentCommunity Feedback AnalysisContent PreparationRisk IdentificationDiversity and Inclusion Practices

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsRelationship BuildingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAnalytical Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

IAP2 CertificationQualification in Communications

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure ProjectsCommunity GroupsLocal CouncilsGovernment AgenciesPrivate Landowners

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement communication and engagement plans supporting infrastructure project delivery and best-practice engagement principles
Provide strategic engagement advice to project teams, delivery partners, and business stakeholders
Build and maintain relationships with customers, community groups, local councils, government agencies, private landowners, and other stakeholders
Lead community engagement activities, information sessions, and stakeholder meetings
Coordinate communications materials across channels and audiences
Analyse community feedback to inform decision-making
Identify risks to customer and community experience and advocate for positive customer outcomes
Contribute to best-practice engagement across the organisation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience developing and delivering engagement programs for infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of community engagement principles
Understanding of diversity and inclusion practices
Experience working with diverse and hard-to-reach communities
Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing, and relationship management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience preparing content for varied audiences and channels
Ability to analyse engagement outcomes, identify risks, and provide strategic advice
Qualification in Communications or a related field
IAP2 certification highly regarded
Current Victorian driver’s licence essential
Willingness to travel across the service region
Willingness to participate in occasional engagement activities outside standard hours and sometimes on weekends
Ability to complete pre-employment reference checks, medical assessments, and a national police check
Verification of working rights in Australia

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work flexibility with a balance of on-site and WFH
Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
Eligible full-time employees may access additional Work Life Balance Days, subject to eligibility criteria
Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office
Supportive, inclusive, and friendly workplace
Reasonable adjustments as required