Transgrid
Operates and upgrades Australia’s high-voltage electricity transmission network, linking generators, distributors & major users.
Indigenous Engagement and Access Officer
Develops and maintains relationships with Indigenous communities for project access and engagement.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role you will develop trusted relationships with Indigenous communities for one of Australia’s most significant infrastructure programmes. Based in the Hunter, you will be on‑the‑ground, liaising with Indigenous communities and landowners to understand property‑specific issues and participate in community engagement activities. You will coordinate property access for the project team and contractors, ensuring activities are undertaken respectfully and minimise disruption to Indigenous stakeholders. The role will foster positive relationships throughout project development, land access, environmental heritage assessment, construction, and into operations, while supporting cultural awareness across staff, contractors and the wider business. • Analyse and develop strategic plans and policies to improve outcomes for those communities. • Build and maintain positive working relationships and facilitate effective community engagement with Indigenous groups and stakeholders. • Apply corporate communication best practices. • Manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholder and community groups. • Provide analytical assessments of issue impacts and contribute to business need analyses. • Maintain high‑quality written records and documentation. • Collaborate cooperatively within a team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸strategic planning
- ▸community engagement
- ▸stakeholder management
- ▸impact analysis
- ▸indigenous liaison
- ▸access coordination
What You Bring
• Understand issues faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. • Hold a valid driver’s licence for frequent site travel.
Requirements
- ▸cultural understanding
- ▸valid licence
Benefits
We provide personal, professional and social benefits so employees can deliver their best work each day. Staff have access to corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing, novated leasing options, flexible workplace policies, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more. Transgrid supports career growth through regular training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education, encouraging employees to build a career that suits them.
Work Environment
Hybrid