AddressACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.
As we grow and expand, Acciona Energia has an important role of continuing to develop and maintain it's relationships amongst local communities surrounding our renewable projects. An opportunity has become available within our Melbourne team for a Community & Stakeholder Engagement Liaison. In this role you will be responsible for planning and implementing community consultation and engagement programs with the aim of creating both positive and constructive relationships with neighbours, local communities and stakeholder and project landowners.Job Description
Community Consultation
- Develop and implement community consultation plans.
- Undertake stakeholder analysis for sites in development, prospecting, due diligence and delivery phases.
- Solicit feedback, document community responses and prepare reports.
- Organise community events and consultation activities.
- Liaise with landowners and neighbours and the local community
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with landowners and neighbours, local communities, and relevant government stakeholders.
- Develop and implement community Shared Benefit Programs.
Community Education
- Coordinate, develop and implement community education programs
- Liaise with government departments and community agencies to promote positive partnerships and the development of collaborative programs and initiatives related to improving renewable energy education.
- Consultation with relevant stakeholders, review current programs, evaluations and activities, identify gaps, and make recommendations for revised or new programs and activities to ensure they continue to meet identified needs.
Community Relations
- Resolving issues with landowners, neighbours and local communities.
- Ensuring that community sponsorships and funding programs are managed transparently and in adherence with AEAG sponsorship principals.
- Assisting with Community Reference Groups during project development and delivery phase, if/when appropriate.
- Participation in community instigated groups, as required.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to project teams to enable effective decision making and achievement of outcomes.
Communications
- Prepare quality communication materials, such as newsletters, information bulletins, advertisements and websites.
- Develop communication mechanisms to maintain regular contact with landowners, neighbours and the local community.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in community relations and community consultation work.
- Tertiary qualifications in a discipline such as arts, communication, public relations or relevant experience.
- Excellent writing and communication skills with a professional approach to community relations.
- Knowledge of principles for effective public participation, stakeholder relations and community engagement.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in preparing stakeholder analyses, consultation plans, communications materials and managing community relationships and expectations.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in community relations programs, sponsorships and processing community funding applications, and creating positive community benefits.
- Understanding of regulatory planning and environmental processes in relation to infrastructure projects.
- Experience in delivering outcomes on time and within budget.
- Current Victorian or equivalent Australian state driver’s license.
- Full Australian Work Rights
As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.
As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.
