Nw Engagement Specialist

Join an experienced and collaborative team in this community facing role, where you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of key communication and engagement activities in the North West of the State. This role would ideally suit someone who has experience in a similar community engagement role and a good understanding of the renewable energy sector.

Marinus Link is an underground and undersea electricity and data cable that will further connect Tasmania and Victoria. The cable will run 255km undersea from North West Tasmania to Waratah Bay, Victoria, then a further 90km underground to the Latrobe Valley in Gippsland. A nationally significant infrastructure project, Marinus Link will support Australia’s renewable energy transition and provide economic and social benefits for communities in both states.

We offer our people dynamic careers and an opportunity to build capacity while working to help address climate change and contribute to a pipeline of industry for the future. If you have passion and are motivated by purpose, we want to hear from you!

Your role

This role will be a full or part time engagement until the end of 2024, with the possibility of extension as the project progresses.

Your key responsibilities

• Responsibility for scoping, planning, delivering and reporting on community engagement activities related to Marinus Link in North West Tasmania.
• Work with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure that Marinus Link is successful in achieving its key project outcomes.
• Utilise and build upon existing networks in the region and manage information and feedback on the project.
• Support the broader Communications and Community Engagement Team in both Tasmania and Victoria as required.

You’ll need

• An ability to build rapport and establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Well-developed communication skills including the ability to prepare and deliver compelling papers and presentations that summarise complex issues for a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Experience planning and delivering stakeholder and community engagement, preferably within a major project, utilities or government setting.
• An understanding of North West Tasmania, with existing networks highly desirable.
• Have an undergraduate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Public policy, Science, Business or equivalent desire.

We offer

Marinus Link has a values-based culture that is underpinned by our core behaviours

• We are inclusive, open, and honest
• We clarify expectations
• We understand who our customers and stakeholders are
• We value diversity of thought and expertise

While our offices are in Nipaluna/Hobart and Traralgon, Gippsland, ideally this role will be based in the NW of Tasmania.

Marinus Link appreciates the value flexible work brings to our business and our people, and we welcome discussions on what this looks like for you.

Our team’s health and wellbeing is a key priority. You’ll have access to health-related incentives, including gym access, discounted private health insurance and our EAP with a suite of wellbeing supports.

We are committed to investing in our people throughout our transparent performance review process and regular learning & development opportunities, to grow in the areas of interest to you.

Next Step

Interested in this opportunity? Apply now with your updated CV and a brief letter of introduction that tells us a bit about you and your interest in the role.

For a copy of the Position Description or if you have specific questions about the role, contact Ramesh Marcandan at ***************@marinuslink.com.au to discuss.

Applications will close Sunday 5 May 2024

Marinus Link is committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applicants who require adjustments in the recruitment process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact us at **************@marinuslink.com.au

We respectfully ask that no recruitment agencies reach out at this time.