Advisor, community & stakeholder engagement

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Project Information

CEL-North is a $342 million Western Power transmission program, delivered by ACCIONA, building new lines and substations across Perth’s northern suburbs to unlock up to 1GW of new renewable energy. The project directly engages landowners, First Nations groups and local communities along the alignment as construction progresses.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Project Director, you will be ACCIONA’s day-to-day point of contact for landowners, community members, First Nations groups and government stakeholders on CEL-North. You will design and deliver engagement plans, handle public enquiries and complaints, and produce stakeholder notices, collateral and presentations. You will work closely with Western Power’s heritage team and traditional owner groups to support First Nations engagement, and direct endorsed community benefit initiatives that leave a lasting positive legacy. It’s a highly visible, hands-on role with real influence over how the project is experienced by the community.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Build trusted relationships with landowners, community and First Nations groups
• Develop and manage Community Stakeholder Engagement and First Nations Heritage plans
• Coordinate day-to-day engagement activities, public enquiries and complaints
• Direct endorsed community benefit initiatives that leave a lasting legacy
• Plan and deliver engagement forums, events and stakeholder campaigns
• Identify and resolve conflict, escalating issues where required
• Report on engagement progress and outcomes to project and client stakeholders

Required Skills and Competencies

What capability and experience will you need to have:

• Degree in communications, social science, public policy or related field
• IAP2 Certificate of Engagement
• Current WA driver’s licence
• Minimum five years’ experience in community and social engagement programs
• Demonstrated experience engaging First Nations peoples and traditional owners respectfully

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

Apply now with your current resume to join the team delivering CEL-North.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.