About Stanwell

Stanwell provides the spark for a bright future, and that future starts now. With our corporate office in Brisbane’s CBD and sites in the South Burnett and Rockhampton regions, we are a supplier of energy solutions to Queensland, the National Electricity Market, and large energy users throughout Australia. With more than 3,000 MW of renewable generation projects and firming capacity under development, we have an extensive renewable energy pipeline, with a goal of 9 to 10 GW of renewable energy and between 3 and 3.5 GW of energy storage in place by 2035.

We care. We adapt. We deliver. These values are the driving force behind everything we do. And as we grow and deliver that pipeline of projects in the coming years, we will continue to serve our communities and deliver the power that Queensland needs.

About the role

This is a full-time permanent opportunity located in Nanango, South Burnett Region. Applicants located in the wider South Burnett and Western Downs region will also be considered.

The Senior Stakeholder Engagement Advisor is responsible for developing and implementing regional engagement and communication advice and support in ways that are transparent to internal and external stakeholders, reflect changing societal expectations and are aligned with Stanwell’s vision, corporate and sustainability strategies, and values.

Key activities include:

• Develop and implement communication and engagement plans for sites, projects, issues management and regional positioning that support the delivery of the Communication, Engagement and Transition team’s overall functional plan, ensuring all engagement and communication activity is of high quality and aligned to the plan.
• Maintain strategic relationships with asset communities’ key opinion leaders, key contractor representatives, near neighbours, traditional owners and other internal and external stakeholders in ways that inform and implement Stanwell’s stakeholder engagement plans and deliver mutual benefits for host communities and the business.
• Design and lead regional engagement activities between site management teams and/or Stanwell leaders, and key stakeholders, including preparing communication materials to build and maintain trust and demonstrate how Stanwell responds to their aspirations and concerns. 
• Proactively identify and manage issues within current and future asset communities, including emerging issues arising from changing societal expectations towards Stanwell’s operations and projects.
• Create and maintain policies and procedures relevant to the Communication, Engagement and Transition function and broader Strategic Partnerships division and advise other members of the team on their implementation.

About you

• Experience in stakeholder engagement, community relations, social performance or communication and marketing roles.
• Advanced knowledge of communications and community engagement including First Nations engagement, issues management and government relations principles.
• Ability to prepare advice and make decisions that advance the strategic and sustainability objectives of the business.
• Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills with demonstrated ability to lead, influence, negotiate and deliver outcomes within agreed budgets and timeframes.

Benefits:

• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Access to Bright Spark – our rewards, recognition and discounts platform
• Weekly pay
• Contributions for IP/TPD insurance units 
• Flexible work arrangements
• Incentive scheme
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. skin checks, flu vaccines)
• Access to learning and development on and off the job
• Exceptional safety culture
• Plus, a whole lot more!

What’s next?

To submit your application, please apply online with your CV.

Applications close: 11:55pm, 17 May 2024

Further information on Stanwell can be found online at www.stanwell.com

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks (may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing). 

Inclusion and diversity is an important part of shaping Stanwell’s culture and how our workplace operates. We recognise and value that it’s essential to creating a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace.

We are proactive about giving our people opportunities to excel and truly be themselves. We enable this through diversity, fairness, and flexible work practices.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.