Government and Stakeholder Relations Consultant

Company description:

At Stockland we are a community delivering outcomes that benefit the community at large. We work collaboratively and inclusively, building strong working relationships. Our portfolio is diverse and so are the opportunities for professional and career development. We are committed to providing our people with broad experiences to build a successful career.

Job description:

This is an excellent opportunity to join Australia's largest diversified property group, Stockland, as a Government and Stakeholder Relations Consultant. This role can be based out of Sydney or Brisbane

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager Government Relations and working day-to-day with the Regional Manager, Government Relations, the role is designed to shape the way the organisation engages with Government and key stakeholders in an issues rich policy environment. The role will lead and execute strategy that supports the planning approval, delivery and operation of projects across all Stockland business units. The role will also work intimately with media relations in pre-empting and managing projects and project stakeholder issues.

Working across all business units, this role will enable engagement with a variety of stakeholders and includes exposure to high end level projects including our nationally recognised sustainability projects. Within an inclusive and collaborative team culture, this role requires an adaptable individual who is able to work independently and thrive juggling priorities across multiple projects and developments.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and execute Government and Stakeholder Relations strategies and communications collateral
• Build relationships and develop a network of key stakeholders
• Provide advice and council to senior management and executives
• Assess regulatory and political risk and pre-empt project issues
• Contribute to the wider Stakeholder Relations team.

About You

• Proven experience working in advisory roles in Government, stakeholder engagement roles and/or corporate communications in a property sector, infrastructure, or consulting environment;
• Demonstrated experience in the development of complex stakeholder engagement strategies
• Strong understanding of the complexity of stakeholder environments relating to property, infrastructure or other land-use projects
• Understanding of the legislative process and capacity to assess political environments
• Demonstrated capability to work on multiple and complex projects with tight deadlines;
• Strong ability to build relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders.

The Stockland Proposition

We recognise the importance of flexibility and work life-quality and over 80% of our employees have informal or formal flexible work arrangements. Additionally, Stockland has a strong commitment to achieving the best outcomes through an inclusive and collaborative culture. Our customers come from diverse backgrounds and we want our teams to reflect this.

We offer competitive remuneration and benefits. Benefits include free to access or subsidised lifestyle, health, well-being and financial services products.

Due to the permanent nature of this role, we can only accept applications from Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or Open Work Visa holders with more than 12 months validity from their role start date.

Apply today - Stockland - it's your place.

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position and Stockland will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved process. Where appropriate, the Careers @ Stockland Team will work with our preferred panel of agencies to source candidates for roles. Please submit any queries relating to the approved process of submitting candidate resumes or Stockland's preferred agency panel to *******@stockland.com.au