Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Company description:

About DT Infrastructure

DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Defence, transport and infrastructure, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we're unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow.

Job description:

About the role

DT Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager to manage and promote best practice communications to external stakeholders and local communities for Perth's High-Capacity Signalling Project. The project includes the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of the new Automatic Train Control System to replace the existing signalling and train control systems in Perth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead a program of communication activities for informing and engaging the community and managing impacts.
• Update and implement communication strategies, management plans, forward outlook matrix, key messages, protocols and approvals processes.
• Manage the handling of enquiries and complaints in line with the enquiry and complaint procedure.
• Oversee budget and management of suppliers, for the implementation of community involvement and business activation activities.
• Ensure stakeholder and community issues are dealt with in a proactive and efficient manner to enhance the project, minimise issues and resolve community concerns.
• Lead the development and maintenance of community relations specific induction and internal communication tools to ensure best practice is upheld across the site.
• Lead communications and engagement with key community groups and stakeholders, provide strategic advice to the leadership team and negotiate outcomes for the community.
• Responsible for representing the project in all interface management activities, ensuring follow-up on required actions, and maintaining accountability.
• Work proactively with the client on issues, collaborate on solutions and continuous improvement, provide regular reporting and meet information sharing requirements.
• Maintaining an Interface Register that lists all key interface parties, describes the nature of each interface, assigns accountabilities, and tracks status and actions.
  
  

Experience and capabilities

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations or relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience in developing and implementing communications plans involving community consultation and engagement within major construction.
• Experience working in an Alliance or Joint Venture environment is highly advantageous.
• Well-developed verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills including consultative communications skills.
• Based in Perth, WA with relevant Australian Right to Work.

Why join DTI?

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.
• Fostering your development: We've developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.
• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone's needs are different in striking the right work-life integration. Whether it's hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we'll work together to make it work.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.

Visit www.DTInfrastructure.com.au to explore how DTI can support your career progression, unlock personal advantages and apply for our opportunities.

How to apply

If you are looking to make a meaningful impact and join our team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your updated CV online to be considered for this role. If you have any questions or issues submitting your application, please reach out to careers@dtinfrastructure.com.au.