Manager, Engagement

Description:

The Department for Energy and Mining is committed to building a diverse and flexible culture. We encourage and welcome all applications from women, diverse community groups and ages, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity
We’re looking for a Manager, Engagement to lead key stakeholder programs and provide expert advice across the Department for Energy and Mining (DEM). You’ll guide the delivery of our Aboriginal Engagement Strategy and support engagement across industry, community, and government.

This role suits a confident leader with a deep knowledge of stakeholder engagement and social licence best practice who can plan and drive inclusive consultation, improve transparency, and enhance DEM’s reputation. You’ll offer high-level advice across community, industry, and government, while managing systems that support smooth, effective events. If you know how to build trust, listen well, and bring people together, this role is for you

About us:
The Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) leads the global transformation economy, overseeing the responsible mining and production of the minerals, metals and fuels of the future, to safely and sustainably generate the energy and low carbon products of the future.

Our low-cost power, leading regulation system and culture of innovation is leading to the decarbonisation of industry, new modern manufacturing opportunities, increased employment and greater prosperity and security for the people of South Australia.

Key Selection Criteria:
Please only address the dot points listed below in your application

1. Experience in developing and delivering strategic engagement programs and demonstrating strong leadership in relation to service excellence, client-focused outcomes and stakeholder engagement.
2. Extensive and in-depth knowledge of all relevant aspects of stakeholder engagement including best practices to develop and maintain strong social licence to operate.
3. Proven ability to provide high-level strategic advice and information to a wide range of people, industries and groups.
4. Ability to implement and maintain event management systems and processes, including event registration, attendee management, and post-event evaluation

Qualifications:
Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Project Management, or another discipline that specialises in stakeholder engagement or equivalent relevant experience.

Remuneration:
ASO8 salary range $121,107 - $125,679 per annum + superannuation
Full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week

Special Conditions:
This position is classified as a designated position and as such, appointment to this role maybe subject to a satisfactory National Police Clearance screening check

Enquiries:
Giles Dunseath-Hamilton
Director, Strategy
+61870851785
giles.dunseath-hamilton@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions:
Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and written application of no more than two pages, demonstrating their suitability for the role by addressing the key selection criteria above. Applicants are to include the name, address and contact number of three current referees, one being your current line manager.

All applicants are required to complete and submit the Employment Declaration.

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.