Stakeholder Engagement Officer
Level 5 | Part Time, Fixed Term opportunity until 30 June 2024 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
- Assist in the delivery of stakeholder communications in relation to Transforming Bunbury’s Waterfront.
- Provide advice and consult with internal and external stakeholders.
- Be part of a dynamic and motivated team delivering a key project for the South West.
]What will your typical day look like?
This is an exciting part time - fixed term opportunity to be a part of the recently announced ‘Transforming Bunbury’s Waterfront Project’. Delivered by the South West Development Commission.
The coastal city of Bunbury is located 175km south of Perth. Bunbury is the third largest city in Western Australia and offers an extensive array of attractions, entertainment, shopping, nightlife and dining. For more information, please see the Visit Bunbury website.
As part of this high-profile project, you will take a pivotal role in coordinating, developing and implementing a communications plan and campaign through an active and participative approach with stakeholders. You will need to facilitate the engagement of state and local departments, technical advisory groups, the community, and other industry stakeholders in identifying, implementing and monitoring project strategies and initiatives.
Take advantage of this opportunity to work with a department agency that is committed to developing a diverse regional economy. achieving a progressive, innovative and profitable regional programs and policy sector.
For further key responsibilities please see attached JDF.
Enough about us, let’s talk about you.
We are looking for a proactive stakeholder relations and communications professional with a flair for organisation who can juggle many tasks to undertake the coordination of information across our current key projects.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate experience in stakeholder management. You will be results focussed with effective interpersonal skills and a commitment to building and maintaining strong relationships across a range of stakeholders. This “hands-on” role in our high-profile Transforming Bunbury’s Waterfront project will provide you with plenty of challenges and opportunities. You will have well developed research, analytical and problem-solving skills, be able to complete deadlines and prioritise in a changing environment.
For all essential criteria, please see the attached JDF.
Why DPIRD?
At DPIRD we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.
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- A resume of no more than three (3) pages including details of two (2) referees
- A cover letter of no more than three (3) pages in length demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the following Essential Work Related Requirements.
- Work Related Requirement 1: Demonstrated experience to develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies and activities to support effective communication within a complex environment.
- Work Related Requirement 2: Demonstrated experience to develop and supervise the production of a range of communication tools including digital communication, internal and external events, promotional material and publications, etc
- Work Related Requirement 3: Build effective relationships: Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail and ability to display ideas in writing.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information. Please note that all of the Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
Need further information?
We’d love to hear from you!
To have a confidential discussion, Ashley Clements, Program Director on 0439 926 664 (during business hours).
Am I eligible to apply?
To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term or a casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period as part of your application.
You will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate (police clearance) before commencing employment. If not currently held, this must be acquired prior to commencement at applicant’s expense.
Special Requirements for this position:
- Applicants are advised of the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for a majority of occupations and workforces in WA. This will be introduced in a phased approach and more information can be found Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces (www.wa.gov.au). Should this policy apply to an offer of employment resulting from this recruitment process, prospective appointees will be advised accordingly.
- A current and valid Western Australian C (car) class driver's licence or equivalent is required (if not currently held, must be acquired prior to commencement at applicant's expense).
- An acceptable National Police Certificate (police clearance) is required. If not currently held, must be acquired prior to commencement at applicant’s expense.
- Occasional travel to and from metropolitan and regional offices may be required.
- The contract of employment specifies terms and conditions relating to this position.
This process may be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the department. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from approval of the initial recruitment decision.
The recruitment process may include online written assessments, psychometric, cognitive or other testing, job related tasks, video or live stream interviews, documentation and reference checks or other assessment methodologies as required. Applicants will be advised of this where necessary.
Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and proforma applications will not be accepted. (Please note: Online lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted)
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY 15 JUNE 2022 at 4:00 PM WST
