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SalaryCommunications and Engagement Director
RPS is a Tetra Tech Company. We are a global professional services firm of 5,600 people. Operating in 125 countries our people are as diverse as the communities and clients we represent. Together, we define, design, and manage projects that create shared value in a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world.
We solve problems that matter to our clients and their communities. We are easy to work with, we are confidently pragmatic, and we have a winning mindset. Making complex easy.
Our people are advising on Australia's largest infrastructure projects in the renewable energy, transport and social infrastructure sectors. We work across the project lifecycle including on the METRONET project in Western Australia, major renewable energy projects in Victoria and NSW, Melbourne's Metro Tunnel and Suburban Rail Loop, and we're also working to plan the infrastructure required for the 2032 Olympic Games in Queensland. Our goal is to enhance the social, environmental, commercial and economic value of Australia's investment in infrastructure.
We're a company built on people with a common purpose. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value. With an outstanding reputation in the market, we are looking for someone to share our passion for solving problems that matter and help shape a sustainable future.
Your Opportunity
Our WA team is growing! as a result, we are looking to build our advisory services to partner with our well-established Energy, Project Management and Place and Environment divisions.
You will be a key leader within RPS' National Communications and Engagement team. We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives and styles of thinking. You'll be joining a diverse community and company that puts people first and you'll be supported every step of the way.
This is a great opportunity to take on a senior leadership role, grow a recognised business and make an important contribution to the success of our team.
You will have a deep understanding of the Western Australian infrastructure sector, particularly in the planning, approvals and delivery of major initiatives and projects.
You will have the ability to position and market RPS in line with our strategic direction and brand aspirations and identify and win flagship projects that significantly add to our reputation and market profile
In addition to leading and delivering Communications and Engagement commissions in Western Australia, you will also play an active role in identifying business development opportunities.
You will work specifically within Western Australia to win work principally with infrastructure clients, but you will also be required to win work and lead communications projects across all sectors and geographies as required.
The newly refurbished Perth office based in Subiaco has a fantastic culture, including opportunities for collaboration and social activities with our other business units and cross divisional opportunities.
Your Impact
- Provide project leadership for communications projects.
- Identify and win new business in Western Australia. The focus of this will be within your region, however you will be expected to support other geographies outside your region in winning new business. It will include pitching for specific opportunities in the form of one-on-one client negotiations, positioning, partnering, opportunity management and proposal preparation.
- Support the Western Australia team in providing thought leadership across relevant sectors.
As a recognised industry leader and innovator, you will be a driven and energetic professional, with strong presentation and communication skills. You have the confidence to take the initiative to proactively solve problems and achieve outcomes. You're unquestionably a people person who can build and maintain valuable relationships with existing and new clients. You're a great leader and know how to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, working cooperatively, and inspiring others around you to achieve outstanding outcomes.
You will also have:
- Fifteen years plus proven experience in communication, engagement and community relations, including managing issues for government and/or infrastructure delivery clients associated with infrastructure planning and delivery.
- A track record of leveraging past business relationships in new roles.
- Demonstrated success in business development in the communications industry.
- Experience managing a national client base.
- Previous experience introducing new services or products to an existing client base
- Strong leadership skills and a proven ability to develop and mentor teams.
Along with a competitive salary, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment amongst a market leading Advisory division specialising in the delivery of some of Australia's largest infrastructure projects. RPS offers many benefits to support your professional development & well-being including:
- Family friendly accredited workplace and hybrid working model;
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave;
- Additional day off on your anniversary, public holiday swaps, purchase leave and other leave options;
- Professional memberships;
- Study assistance;
- Professional and technical development opportunities plus much more.
Along with a competitive salary, RPS provides a diverse and inclusive work environment amongst a team of dedicated and pragmatic experts. RPS offers many benefits to ensure your professional development & well-being; these include but are not limited to:
- Flexible hybrid workplace - Family Friendly accredited
- Day off on your anniversary.
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave.
- Purchase additional annual leave + salary packaging.
- Learning and talent development programs incl study assistance and online learning etc
- Yearly Professional membership reimbursements.
- Active social clubs, Active Lifestyle Allowance, Employee Assistance Program.
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. 'Stronger Together' is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: 'We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.'
Recruitment Agencies
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