Community Engagement Delivery Lead

• Play a key role in Origins' transition to renewables
• Bring your negotiation skills to the fore
• Riverina NSW based
  
  
  

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.

About the role:

Play a critical role in maintaining social licence in the Riverina Murray region by leading on-ground engagement, implementing shared value and investment mechanisms, identifying emerging issues, and representing Origin at community forums, and stakeholder engagements.

Why this role matters?

• Lead the execution of the Yanco Delta Wind Farm (YDWF) Community Stakeholder Engagement Plan.
• Ensure consistent, transparent and culturally respectful engagement across the region.
• Build strong relationships with landholders, community groups, local government, Traditional Owners and regional institutions.
• Resolve community complaints and grievances in conjunction with the social performance team.
• Assess host community needs, assess risks and develop delivery and mitigation plans or policies which meet both stake holder and Origin’s needs.
• Assess performance indicators of community investment mechanisms in place and recommend changes as required.
  
  
  

What will you bring?

• Significant experience in community engagement, stakeholder relations, or social performance within regional and/or infrastructure project environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• The ability to navigate complex or sensitive discussions.
• Sound judgement and problem solving skills with eh ability to identify issues early and coordinate effective resolution
• Confident public speaker and facilitator with the ability to engage diverse audiences in formal and informal settings.
• Commitment to values-based engagement, inclusion and long-term regional benefit.
  
  
  

So, why join us?

• 20 weeks of paid leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
• Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually.
• Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community.
• Powering your career with unbeatable perks - Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee.
• Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions.
  
  
  

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.

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