Senior Stakeholder Engagement Advisor

On behalf of our client, Chevron Australia, a World Leading Integrated Energy Company, Brunel is presently sourcing a Senior Stakeholder Engagement Advisor for a 2-year contract located at their ‘start of the art’ Perth CBD office. Ability to travel to undertake stakeholder consultation, primarily in the north- west of WA will be a requirement.

An insight into your responsibilities will include:

• Build and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with Traditional Owner communities across Western Australia
• With a focus on Traditional Owners & Community Stakeholders, you will work within the Company’s Aboriginal Affairs Team to undertake consultation required for the Company’s Offshore and Onshore Environment Plans to secure regulatory approvals for key business activities
• Deliver consultation through co-design and co-decision with the Traditional Owners, taking into account cultural commitments whilst meeting regulatory timeframes
• Seek the guidance of Traditional Owners to help inform the company of the values and sensitivities of the environment around our activities
• Provide strategic input into the internal development of project plans and identify issues, develop safeguards and implement risk mitigation measures
• Work across the business with key function such as Legal and HES to develop and execute Stakeholder Engagement plans for Environment Plans
• Provide strategic advice to internal stakeholders on key cultural sensitivities and values, and identify solutionsProactively contribute to Stakeholder Engagement data collection and record keeping with a focus on ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
• Organise and facilitate Community Meetings, Workshops and events to gather feedback, address concerns, and co-design solutions that promote business opportunities, employment and well-being for Traditional Owner groups
• Coordinate the development of information relating to Social Surroundings considered by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in the environmental impact assessment process for key business activities and lead consultation

The successful candidate will preferable possess:

• A proven track record in building and maintaining effective and respectful working relationships with Traditional Owner Communities, as well as identifying areas for community contribution, skills building recognition and business opportunities
• An excellent understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures including the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, to effectively guide, design and deliver meaningful consultationStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage complex relationships and resolve conflict
• Understanding of State and Federal consultation requirements for major projects would be advantageousAbility to operate in an agile manner to meet tight deadlines as part of a small team

• 2 Year Contract
• Flexible working arrangements!
• 9 day fortnight!

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trade and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating locally since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.