Who are we?We're here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future.We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night.At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life.Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation.We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.The role South East Water Strategy and Stakeholder Group is thrilled to be advertising a brand new role in their Marketing, Communications and Engagement team!If you're a talented Senior Communications specialist, then we want to hear from you!The Senior Communications Adviser's role is to deliver impactful communications focused on South East Water's customers, communities, people and environment – innovating with purpose and acting with care, as we deliver essential water and wastewater services.Some of the key accountabilities will include the following: Leading the development of communication strategies promoting our major capital works and other organisational projects Developing and implementing communications like project messaging and Q&As, identifying opportunities and risks early.Identifying or providing input into emerging or active issues Leading the maintenance of our public information approach in an incident or crisis Contributing to organisational communication activities as required Acting as a Public Information Officer in the event of an incident and participating in an on-call duty roster Who are you?Armed with a tertiary qualification in communications, public relations, journalism or other related field, you'll possess a minimum of 2–5 years' experience in communications, media or community relations, ideally within in a large complex environment where you've been required to balance proactive and reactive communications activities.A creative thinker by nature, you'll have demonstrated experience assessing unexpected situations and developing communication strategies to navigate through change or uncertainty.You'll also possess high-level planning, influencing, negotiation, facilitation and issues and crisis management skills as well as high level verbal, interpersonal and written skills.Finally, you'll bring experience in leading communications for capital projects and managing complex or sensitive issues, as well as overseeing public information efforts during incidents or crises.Throughout these responsibilities, you'll be a collaborative team player, building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.What's in it for you?Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities.As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package: Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing.Life insurance and salary continuance.15 weeks paid parental leave and paid superannuation on eligible portions of unpaid parental leave Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking.Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community.This role is remunerated at a Level 5, which is between $112,377 and $125,011 + super and offers are commensurate with the successful candidates' experience.We're for everyone Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve.It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures.We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated.If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach our to our Talent team at ******.Keen to make an impact?Click? here to check out the position description.We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Sunday 24 November 2024!To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application.Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check As part of a team of media and communications professionals, central to this role are responsibilities for 24/7 safe operation to provide support and minimise disruption of services to customers and as well as ensuring that public health and the environment are not put at risk.This includes participation in a rostered after-hours duty team, emergency response, and incident support as required.Visit southeastwater.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.