Community Engagement Specialist

We are seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to deliver proactive, bestpractice community and stakeholder engagement to support the expansion of Western Power’s transmission network. In this role, you will develop and implement effective engagement strategies that build strong relationships with customers, communities, and key stakeholders. 

You will support the scoping, planning and execution of Western Power transmission infrastructure projects within the Clean Energy Link program.. By fostering clear communication and meaningful engagement, you will help communities understand upcoming infrastructure works, contributing to positive outcomes for all parties. 

This role plays a critical part in reducing project risk and enhancing trust by ensuring stakeholders are informed, heard, and engaged throughout the project lifecycle. 

Your Role in Action   

• Deliver community engagement activities for Clean Energy Link infrastructure projects, implementing engagement plans developed by senior leaders and communications teams  

• Build and maintain positive relationships with local residents, landholders, community groups, local government representatives, and project partners  

• Coordinate and attend community engagement activities including information sessions, dropin events, site visits, popups, stalls, and online engagement  

• Provide clear, accessible information to communities about project timelines, impacts, and benefits using approved messaging and materials  

• Support the preparation and distribution of engagement materials such as project webpages, FAQs, newsletters, briefing packs, advertising, and event materials  

• Respond to community enquiries and complaints, escalating complex or highrisk issues to the appropriate internal specialists  

• Undertake stakeholder mapping and community profiling to support effective engagement delivery  

• Maintain accurate records of stakeholder interactions, commitments, and issues in stakeholder management systems  

• Capture community feedback, sentiment, and emerging issues, and provide postengagement reporting to project teams and leadership  

• Collaborate closely with project managers, communications, environment, planning, and technical teams to ensure community impacts and commitments are understood and delivered 

What Makes You a Great Fit  

• Tertiary qualification in Communications, Social Planning and Sciences, Marketing, or related discipline preferred, or extensive demonstrated experience in communication, community engagement, stakeholder management or a related field 

• Experience in communication, community engagement, stakeholder management or a related field 

• Experience in the development of communication tools including, but not limited to, reports, promotional material, speeches, and publications associated with business objectives 

• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills to effectively manage all levels of internal and external stakeholders 

• Ability to prioritise work and critically assess own performance 

• Ability to work with minimal supervision to meet strict deadlines 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite 

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:  

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.   

• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.  

• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.  

• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.  

• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.  

• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.    

• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year. 

• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections. 

Applications close on 3rd March 2026