Community and Stakeholder Engagement Advisor

About the role

Genus is seeking a Community and Stakeholder Engagement Advisor to support the Clean Energy Link North project. Reporting to the Community & Stakeholder Engagement Manager, you will act as the primary contact for residents, landholders, businesses and community groups, fostering positive relationships and ensuring transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Implement the project Stakeholder and Community Engagement Plans.
• Conduct face‑to‑face engagement activities such as community visits, door‑knocking campaigns and attendance at local events.
• Manage community enquiries and concerns, providing timely and accurate responses.
• Build and maintain relationships with landholders, residents, businesses and community groups.
• Adapt communication styles to diverse audiences and handle challenging conversations professionally.
• Attend community meetings, information sessions and site visits as required.
• Prepare communication materials including newsletters, fact sheets, emails and digital content.
• Capture project activities through photography and assist with communications.
• Maintain stakeholder databases, engagement records and reporting systems.
• Support complaint management, logging, tracking and issue resolution.
• Identify emerging community issues and escalate risks or sensitive matters.

Required profile

• Qualification in Community Development, Communications, Public Relations, Social Work or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years experience in community engagement, stakeholder relations or a similar advisory role.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑management skills.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management capabilities with attention to detail.
• Proven experience handling sensitive issues and resolving stakeholder concerns professionally.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on major renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Career development and growth opportunities across the Genus Group.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Chance to make a meaningful impact in local communities.