Community Engagement Specialist

Thrive in a dynamic role as you shape WA’s water future. We are looking for people who are inspired to find better solutions, so together we can shape WA’s water future. At Water Corporation, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace. Our community is made up of committed and energetic individuals who prioritise a healthy work-life balance and embrace a diverse and vibrant culture. Join Water Corporation and play a pivotal role in strengthening community and stakeholder engagement across Western Australia.

About the role

In this role, you will join a team of specialists leading community and stakeholder engagement for major and complex capital works projects that are critical to the delivery of water and wastewater services throughout Western Australia. Your work will directly influence project success and community outcomes. We have 2 opportunities available, a permanent part-time (0.6FTE), and a 2-year fixed term (full time) based in our Leederville office.

We’re looking for someone with substantial experience in developing and implementing community engagement and communication strategies. You’ll bring a proven track record of delivering impactful engagement initiatives that support project goals and build trust with stakeholders, ideally within the context of large infrastructure projects.

What the role will involve

• Lead strategic situation analysis in planning and delivering stakeholder and community engagement strategies, activities, and materials
• Drive complex engagement initiatives that influence key business outcomes and involve diverse stakeholder groups
• Provide expert advice to ensure the development of high-quality communications and external relations materials
• Facilitate multi-agency collaboration to strengthen community and stakeholder interactions
• Apply innovative thinking to explore diverse perspectives and implement unique improvement initiatives

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, offering up to 16%. This includes 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live

About you

• Tertiary qualification in communications, public relations, marketing or a related discipline
• Substantial experience in community engagement, stakeholder and issues management
• Positive, effective communication style with strong influencing skills
• Proven ability to work independently in high-pressure environments, managing competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills and an ability to summarise complex issues for common use
• Strong alignment with Water Corporation’s values and behaviours, contributing to a constructive and high-performance culture

Sound like a match? Apply today

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role. 

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.  

Applications close Sunday 27th July 2025

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website