Description We are unique Essential Energy is an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industry's future. About the role We are currently recruiting for a Senior Specialist Community Engagement to join the Customer and Corporate Affairs team. In this role, you will lead stakeholder engagement for large-scale projects, acting as a key liaison between Essential Energy and the community. You will be responsible for developing and implementing engagement strategies that reflect our values, promote transparency, and ensure community voices are heard throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans for major projects. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Monitor community sentiment and manage responses to issues and complaints. Collaborate with communications and First Nations engagement teams to ensure inclusive and effective messaging. Lead reporting on engagement activities and identify opportunities for improvement This role would ideally suit candidates based in Dubbo or Central Western NSW, and relocation could be considered for the right candidate. This role is a fixed term contract for 2 years. About You You are an experienced stakeholder engagement professional with a background in the electricity or infrastructure sector. You thrive in roles that require building trust, navigating complex community dynamics, and representing organisational interests with integrity and empathy. You’re passionate about giving voice to customers and communities, and you bring a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset to every project. Your ability to manage relationships, resolve issues, and contribute to a positive reputation for the organisation sets you apart. About your skills You’ll bring a strong mix of technical and interpersonal capabilities, including: Expertise in stakeholder engagement tools, processes, and reporting. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences. Strong analytical thinking and the ability to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Proven ability to manage complex relationships and influence stakeholder behaviours. Confidence working across teams, including communications and First Nations engagement. Well-developed organisational skills to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes Required Qualifications Bachelor Degree in Communications, Public Relations, or Social Sciences, or demonstrated capability through relevant experience and/or qualifications Desirable IAP2 certification Why Essential Energy Essential Energy offers a broad range of employee benefits, providing you access to product discounts, including Qantas Club, Optus and Health Insurance, Health Programs including fitness passport and other benefits such as 26 weeks parental leave. For more information on our benefits, please visit the employee benefits page . Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Qantas, Optus, nib and Mildura Health Fund. You will also gain access to our Health and Wellbeing programs including fitness passport. Visit our employee benefits page for more information. We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women . An energy network doesn’t just keep the lights on… it’s a living network that needs to adapt to new and emerging energy generation technologies while still meeting the energy needs of customers. It requires innovation, commitment, and collaboration to bring people together to solve the energy delivery challenges of the modern world. Your potential will be realised, and you’ll feel a real sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing you have a pivot role to play in delivering the energy of the future to the people who need it today. For further information please contact Jill Hocking – Regulatory and Stakeholder Lead on 0449 177 457 Applications close on Thursday 5 June at 11:55pm Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart. Building a better energy future. Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.
