Community and Stakeholder Engagement Lead (VIC)

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

Play a key role in delivering renewable energy projects by leading community and stakeholder engagement across Development and Operations projects in Victoria.
• Drive real community impact through meaningful benefit programs and local partnerships
• Strategic, high-visibility role partnering with project leaders and managing complex stakeholders
• Candidates based in regional Victoria and Melbourne welcome to apply

This role supports project approvals and builds strong and long-lasting community relationships by:

• Leading community and stakeholder engagement for project approvals (EES, DA, SIA)
• Developing and delivering engagement plans and community benefit programs
• Managing stakeholder risk, including complex or sensitive issues
• Building relationships with landowners, communities and government
• Delivering communications, consultation activities and community events
• Designing and implementing community benefit initiatives that support social licence and long-term regional outcomes
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams that support projects through entire life cycles

To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced engagement professional who thrives in complex project environments and can build trusted relationships. You will have a passion for renewables and an inbuilt ability to connect with people and communities. Your experience will include:-

• Proven experience in community or stakeholder engagement with success gained from your time in infrastructure or energy, or on other relevant large-scale projects
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Sound knowledge of planning and environmental processes within Victoria
• Highly organised with attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes
• Qualification in communication, public relations/participation or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Driver’s licence and flexibility to travel to regional areas (dependent upon your home location, this role can be based in our Melbourne office or from your home in regional Victoria). 

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.