Senior Stakeholder Engagement Advisor

Description:

Join Maritime and make a difference to the WA community.

The Department of Transport’s Maritime directorate is responsible for delivering exciting and innovative projects and programs along the Western Australian coastline from Kununurra to Esperance. We are looking for an experienced Senior Stakeholder Engagement Advisor to join our team and help shape the future of the directorate’s projects for the benefit of the Western Australian community.

At the Department of Transport, we foster collaboration, promote well-being, embrace adaptability, and support accountability to deliver exceptional services.

Collaboration | Wellbeing | Adaptability | Accountability

There has never been a more exciting time to join our team and be part of the future of transport!

Are you an engagement specialist looking for your next challenge? We may have the perfect job for you……

The Role

As our Senior Stakeholder Engagement Advisor, you will be responsible for designing, and delivering engagement plans as well and providing high level advice to facilitate quality stakeholder engagement activities. You will work on a range of projects for our maritime facilities across the state..

This position will support our project teams during all phases of the projects, determining relevant stakeholder relationships and appropriate engagement activities. You will liaise with a variety of stakeholders throughout the state including government agencies, local government, consultants, and community groups and provide engagement advice to the broader teams.

We are looking for an experienced and energetic professional with a passion for stakeholder relations who can guide and support DoT Maritime’s obligations and operational requirements in alignment with the Stakeholder Engagement Framework.

With excellent relationship management skills, you will enjoy dealing with a range of internal and external stakeholders. You will have strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to collaborate professionally with stakeholders as well as the internal project and communications teams.

The ability to thrive in a dynamic project environment, be self-motivated and proactive are important requirements of this role.

For further information about the role, we encourage you to review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) and contact Misha White, Manager Stakeholder Engagement on 0474595*** or ***********@transport.wa.gov.au.

There is currently one (1) fixed term part time position (15hr p/wk can be taken over 2 or 3 days max. must include Thursday & Friday) available for immediate filling, with the possibility of extension(s) or permanency.

The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of employment (fixed term or permanent) in this or similar roles for a period of twelve (12) months from date of first appointment.

About the Department of Transport

The Department of Transport (DoT) together with Main Roads WA and the Public Transport Authority forms the Transport portfolio which seeks integrated, intelligent and sustainable transport solutions that are safe, accessible and efficient for the economic and social prosperity of Western Australia.

The Department delivers a wide range of services across the state for the community with responsibilities including marine safety, building and managing coastal facilities, driver and vehicle services, on-demand transport regulation, urban mobility, walking and riding infrastructure and behavioural programmes, freight, regional aviation and transport reform.

Our values motivate and inspire us all to engage positively with the communities we support.

About you

• Experience working in project planning or delivery for Government in communications, stakeholder engagement, community relations or any related field.
• Experience with developing and implementing stakeholder plans, engagement activities, and strategies.
• Ability to proactively engage and provide advice on stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Ability to communicate and influence at a senior level with a range of stakeholders including industry and government agencies.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with communities and other stakeholders.
• Ability to meet deadlines, maintain flexibility and adapt to changing project needs.

As part of our team, you will enjoy

• A competitive salary, and 11.5% employer contributed superannuation and salary sacrifice options.
• To be part of a directorate that is innovative, progressive, and committed to delivering high quality, sustainable services, and infrastructure to the people of WA.
• To support a team in stakeholder engagement within a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• The opportunity to fully utilise your expertise and develop your career within a dynamic organisation.
• The opportunity for travel within WA.
• To work in a modern office environment in the heart of Fremantle, offering sweeping views to the harbour.
• Work for an innovative Government agency with limitless long-term career prospects.
• Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks’ annual leave, 3 public service holidays yearly and long service leave every 7 years.

In addition to rewarding work, we invite you to be Part of Something Real . Learn more about our commitment to you,

Join Department of Transport

Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only. Your application should include:

1. A detailed CV that clearly outlines the skills and experience you have gained in relation to the job description; and
2. A two (2) page written application addressing the below Selection Criteria as stated on the JDF:

• (SC1) Demonstrated experience in implementing and delivering stakeholder engagement strategies, plans and activities, with a high attention to detail, including the capacity to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of engagement.
• (SC2) Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with an eagerness to assist whenever required and the ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and maintain strong collaborative relationships.

NOTE: Your application must contain the complete names and contact information of two (2) referees who can provide feedback on the applicant's capacity to meet all the Essential Work-Related Requirements. At least one of the referees should be the applicant's immediate (most recent) supervisor/manager unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted. If you have any questions regarding submitting your application or would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team on (08) 6551 6***.

The DoT may conduct further search activities or extend the closing date, if required to supplement the field of applicants.

Successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance before commencing employment.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

The Department of Transport is committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form), please contact our Recruitment Team at ***********@transport.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 6***.