Project Manager Regional Development - Social

About UsQueensland Hydro is a publicly owned entity established by the Queensland Government to design, deliver, operate, and maintain long duration pumped hydro energy storage assets that will be the cornerstone for the transformation of the state’s energy system.

We are playing a critical role in helping to meet the Queensland Government’s renewable energy targets and net zero emissions by 2050, supporting the shift in our economy to a decarbonised energy system.

We are seeking a Project Manager, Regional Development – Social to join the team at Queensland Hydro as we continue to strive for excellence in engineering, environmental and social outcomes developing pumped hydro assets that Queenslanders are proud to own.

The Queensland Hydro Regional Development Team has carriage of several interrelated work streams:

• Housing and Accommodation.
• Community Infrastructure (including Direct Impact Mitigation and Tourism);
• Utilities and Services.
• Roads and Safety; and
• Regional Capacity.

About The RoleReporting to the Regional Development Manager, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in assisting with the planning, development and delivery of social initiatives supporting the delivery of the Borumba and Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro Projects and expectations of the community and stakeholders.

To achieve Regional Development outcomes, you will demonstrate a collaborative approach and delivery focus with prior experience relating to communities, local governments, project partners, consultants and internal teams. You will also have experience in delivery in planning and design of social and community programs and initiatives.

The Key Accountabilities Of The Role Are To

• Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, contractors, partners and groups.
• Ensure programs and initiatives are developed in a manner which meets and exceeds requirements of regulators, community groups and stakeholders.
• Ensure social initiatives are developed in a timeframe which supports the development of the Borumba and Pioneer-Burdekin PHES projects.
• Assist the Regional Development team across a broad range of initiatives as they develop across the five workstreams.
• Contribute to the Regional Development team proactively identifying and communicating opportunities to further support the Borumba and Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro Project Teams.
• Contribute to the preparation of strategic and operational documents including discussion papers, reports, and submissions.
• Contribute to complex and sensitive consultations and partnership arrangements with a range of stakeholders.

About YouIf your purpose is to be part of the renewable energy future for Queensland and you have the following, we encourage you to apply:

• Tertiary qualifications in economic development, regional development, Indigenous development, sustainability and environment, or an equivalent discipline.
• Experience in managing projects in fast paced and challenging project environments with multiple competing stakeholder requirements.
• Ability to problem solve complex issues towards scheduling an outcome in a scheduled time frame.
• Ability to liaise with all levels of the business, community, government stakeholders and technical specialists and tailor communication outputs to suit the relevant stakeholder.

Working at Queensland HydroQueensland Hydro is an equal opportunity employer, and our people strategy focuses on balanced leadership, values diverse backgrounds, and fosters a culture of inclusion.

What We Offer

• 12.75% superannuation
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives, which include our Employee Assistance Program, Mates in Construction Membership, Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance.
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave.

Next stepsPlease contact our Talent Team at ***********@qldhydro.com.au if you have any questions about the opportunity or for a copy of the position description, or simply follow the prompts to apply with a copy of your resume and cover letter.

Application closing date: Friday, 1st March 2024

For additional information regarding this vacancy, please email enquiries to *******@qldhydro.com.au.

Please note: As part of our recruitment and selection process, shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake background checks. These may include a police check, psychometric testing, a pre-employment medical assessment; and/or drug & alcohol testing.