Community and External Relations Officer

About the role

Evolution Mining is hiring a Community and External Relations Officer for its Cowal Gold Operations near West Wyalong, NSW. You will support community engagement, stakeholder partnerships and Indigenous relations initiatives, working a family-friendly 5:2/4:3 roster. The role reports to the Senior Advisor Community and Indigenous Relations and offers exposure to both community engagement and Indigenous relations.

Key responsibilities

• Help deliver community development initiatives, sponsorships, scholarship programs and shared value projects.
• Build trusted relationships with community groups, local stakeholders, government representatives and Traditional Owners.
• Support the implementation of stakeholder engagement and Indigenous relations activities.
• Assist with community events, consultations and engagement programs.
• Contribute to communications, reporting and community enquiries management.
• Support the day-to-day operation of the Evolution Town Office and community engagement activities.

Required profile

• Experience in community engagement, stakeholder relations, communications, public relations, community development or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, able to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and administration capabilities.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with a genuine interest in community outcomes.
• Not essential: experience with Indigenous communities, exposure to mining, resources, government, corporate affairs, not-for-profit or community organisations, and data management, reporting or financial administration.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What we offer

• Relocation support and salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing).
• Life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonuses and referral bonuses.
• Employee share scheme, recognition program and study assistance.
• Parental leave of 18 weeks, discounted health insurance and gym membership.
• Flexible work options, attractive rosters and bus transport to and from West Wyalong at the start and end of shifts.