Community and Stakeholder Engagement Specialist (12-month contract)

About Us

Potentia Energy (previously Enel Green Power Australia) is a dynamic joint venture entity co-owned by two global energy leaders, Enel Green Power and INPEX, both committed to driving Australia’s energy transition and supporting the nation in achieving its net zero target. 

With a proven track record and extensive expertise across the project lifecycle, Potentia Energy has established a strong presence in the Australian renewable energy sector. After acquiring a significant number of projects, our current portfolio currently has 9 operating plants, comprising over 800MW of solar and wind capacity across Australia. This acquisition has doubled their current portfolio and has secured Potentia Energy a strong position in WA. Potentia Energy also has rights secured for a development pipeline of over 9GW across Australia and is committed to an ambitious growth agenda, targeting a significant increase to its installed capacity across wind, solar, storage and hybrid projects.

Guided by our core values – Collaboration, Authenticity, Responsibility and Excellence – we work closely with local communities, our partners and customer to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

The Role

Reporting to the Community & Stakeholder Engagement Manager, this role is responsible for supporting community, stakeholder and First Nations engagement across Potentia Energy’s renewable energy projects. Working closely with project teams, you will build trusted relationships, deliver engagement initiatives and contribute to positive social outcomes that support project success and strengthen Potentia Energy’s social licence to operate.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver community, stakeholder and First Nations engagement strategies across Potentia Energy’s renewable energy projects.
• Build and maintain respectful relationships with Traditional Owners, First Nations organisations, communities and stakeholders through in person meetings, phone calls, online meetings and written communications.
• Contribute to the delivery of Potentia Energy’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and broader First Nations participation initiatives.
• Design and implement community benefit sharing programs that create lasting social, economic and environmental outcomes for First Nations and local communities.
• Record, analyse and report stakeholder feedback, engagement activities and community sentiment using Borealis stakeholder management system.
• Apply best practice engagement principles to build trust, strengthen relationships and support Potentia Energy’s social licence to operate.

Selection Criteria

Must Have

• Full (unrestricted) car driver’s license.
• 4-5 years working in stakeholder and community engagement related role. 
• Experience working with regional communities and willingness to undertake regional travel when required.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Outstanding teamwork and ability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines and functions.  
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn and operate independently.  
• Proactive and enthusiastic nature.  

Nice to Have

• Experience working in the renewable energy, infrastructure, resources, government or planning sectors.
• Experience contributing to Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs). 
• Engagement Institute Certificate of Engagement.

Our Benefits

Every individual is a valued team member at Potentia Energy, and we’re committed to supporting, growing, and helping each person achieve their full potential. Keeping up a positive work-life balance is a key to success for every team across our business.
Some of our benefits include:

• Flexible working hours – we provide flexible arrangements that will suit you, including a mixture of time working in our office (3 days) and from home (2 days), compressed work week with half day workday on Fridays. Because you are working from home, we also provide $50 internet reimbursements each month.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives – including $100 wellness rebate each month, annual flu vaccinations and health checks, and a day off for your birthday each year. If you’re in the office, we have $35 lunch credits that you can use each week.
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential and independent counselling and advice service for either a personal or work-related problem if you or a member of your immediate family needs help or advice.

Diversity & Inclusion

• Equal opportunity and inclusion are the pillars of our work. Throughout Potentia Energy, and in our head office in Sydney, many different languages, cultures, and stories coexist. Different ages, genders, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and skills complement each other and add value across our business.
• We appreciate and value each person’s uniqueness. We encourage diversity of thought and the expression of ideas and opinions. We also make a commitment to foster equality of opportunity as part of creating a rewarding workplace for you. No kind of discrimination will be tolerated. All candidates and colleagues always receive the same treatment, based on their professional skills and abilities.