Community Engagement - Specialist

3526 Specialist – Community Engagement

• Thrive in a dynamic role as you shape WA’s water future. 
• Full time, 2-year fixed term position based in Leederville with regional travel.
• Salary: $135,693 plus 12% Super & Benefits

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.

Who are we?

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.

If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.

About the role

In this role, you will join a team leading community and stakeholder engagement for major and complex capital works projects that are critical to the delivery of water and wastewater services throughout WA. Your work will directly influence project success and community outcomes. We have a 2-year fixed term (full time) position based in our Leederville office available. As projects are delivered in WA regional areas, the role requires the ability to travel approximately once a month for up to three days.

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 you can expect with this role

• 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

Your skills and experience

For this role, we are looking for great talent with:

• Tertiary qualification in communications, public relations, marketing or a related discipline
• Substantial experience in community engagement, stakeholder and issues management
• A 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. 

Applications close 4^th February 2027 

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

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date. 

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 during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, 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