Community Engagement Coordinator

Community Engagement Coordinator

Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?

Join us as a Community Engagement Coordinator at our Perth CBD office, on a permanent full-time basis, and shape community engagement and sustainability at Western Power.

About this role

As the Community Engagement Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation of best practice approaches in sustainability assessment and community engagement across Western Power’s operations.  This position is critical in the provision of practical support for stakeholder and community engagement processes, which will ultimately enhance stakeholder understanding and engagement regarding Western Power’s new infrastructure and maintenance projects.

About you 

We’re seeking someone from within our workforce with experience and attributes that include:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication or related discipline.
• At least 3+ years’ experience with event coordination, organisation and management.
• Experience with the development of communication material including, but not limited to, bulletins, reports, promotion material, speeches, newsletters and other publications associated with business objectives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise work and critically assess own performance.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to identify, manage and escalate risks and issues, specific to the position.

Joining Western Power 

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. 

• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists. 

Applications close on the 6 February 2026.

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.  

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