Community Relations Manager

Role Overview

• 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.