Senior Stakeholder Engagement Advisor Business Unit/Division: Maritime Location: Fremantle (Newman Court) Position Number: 27046 Salary: Level 6, $110,309 - $121,569 PS CSA A 2023 Work Type: Permanent - Full Time Closing Date: 2023-10-30 3:00 PM Attachments: -
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Join Maritime and make a difference to the WA community.
The Department of Transport’s Maritime directorate is responsible for delivering exciting and innovative projects and programs along the Western Australian coastline from Kununurra to Esperance. We are looking for an experienced Senior Stakeholder Engagement Advisor to join our team and help shape the future of the directorate’s projects for the benefit of the Western Australian community.
Our values motivate and inspire us all to engage positively with the communities we support.
Collaboration | Wellbeing | Adaptability | Accountability
The Opportunity
In this newly created position, you will work alongside our DoT Maritime project teams to actively plan, monitor, evaluate and deliver advice to facilitate high quality stakeholder engagement activities. Current projects include delivery of precinct master plans for Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, Hillarys Boat Harbour, and Exmouth Boat Harbour.
This position will support our project teams during all phases of the projects and determine relevant stakeholder relationships and appropriate engagement activities. You will liaise with a variety of stakeholders throughout the state including government agencies, local government, consultants, and community groups and provide engagement advice to the broader teams.
We are looking for an experienced and energetic professional with a passion for stakeholder relations who can guide and support DoT Maritime’s obligations and operational requirements in alignment with the Stakeholder Engagement Framework.
With a strong client focus and excellent relationship management skills you will enjoy dealing with a range of internal and external stakeholders. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to collaborate professionally with stakeholders as well as the internal project and communications teams.
The ability to thrive in a dynamic project environment and be self-motivated are important requirements of this role.
To view more about the Maritime Directorate and the projects currently underway, please visit our website
There is currently one (1) permanent fulltime position available for immediate filling.
What you can bring
1. Experience working in project planning or delivery for Government in communications, stakeholder engagement, community relations or any related field.
2. Experience with developing and implementing stakeholder engagement activities, strategies and plans.
3. Ability to proactively engage and provide advice on stakeholder engagement strategies.
4. Ability to communicate and influence at a senior level with a range of stakeholders including industry and government agencies.
5. Ability to build and maintain relationships with communities and other stakeholders.
6. Ability to meet deadlines, maintain flexibility and adapt to changing project needs.
Successful applicants will be required to hold or obtain a current National Police Clearance prior to commencement.
What you can expect
7. A competitive salary, and 11% employer contributed superannuation and salary sacrifice options.
8. Access to flexible working arrangements.
9. To be part of a directorate that is innovative, progressive, and committed to delivering high quality, sustainable services, and infrastructure to the people of WA.
10. To support a team in stakeholder engagement within a collaborative and supportive work environment.
11. The opportunity to fully utilise your expertise and develop your career within a dynamic organisation.
12. The opportunity for travel within WA.
13. To work in a modern office environment in the heart of Fremantle, offering sweeping views to the harbour.
About the Department of Transport
The Department of Transport (DoT) together with Main Roads WA and the Public Transport Authority forms the Transport portfolio which seeks integrated, intelligent and sustainable transport solutions that are safe, accessible and efficient for the economic and social prosperity of Western Australia.
The Department delivers a wide range of services across the state for the community with responsibilities including marine safety, building and managing coastal facilities, driver and vehicle services, on-demand transport regulation, urban mobility, walking and riding infrastructure and behavioural programmes, freight, regional aviation and transport reform.
Our values motivate and inspire us all to engage positively with the communities we support.