Manager Communications and Community Engagement

Looking to use your experience to lead communications and engagement activities to achieve corporate objectives? We are looking for a dynamic individual to join EGW on an ongoing basis.

East Gippsland Water provides an essential service to the East Gippsland region, offering an idyllic lifestyle location that is close to national parks, lakes, rivers and coastal regions. From the beach to the snow and everything in between, there is something here for you!

About the role

We have an integral leadership opportunity to assist with the development and management of communications and engagement processes that align with East Gippsland Water’s business strategy and objectives.

The role is pivotal in leading operational media relations and the redevelopment and operations of our website and intranet as well as providing guidance and support on best-practice communication and engagement approaches for our major projects and initiatives.

What can you bring to the role?

If you are highly motivated to apply your media and community engagement experience to the water industry and develop and execute against the communications and engagement strategy then we would like to hear from you.

This role will showcase your practical experience in community and stakeholder engagement and ability to provide specialised communications advice to the business.

We are looking for the right person who can demonstrate alignment with our values and a willingness to contribute to the ongoing success of our organisation. If you are interested in a challenging and fulfilling role we would welcome your application by 14^th October 2024.

Applications should include resume and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role against the selection criteria and responsibilities of the role.

The position description can be found linked below, or for more information please contact our People, Safety & Culture team on (03) 5150 4444 or at vacancies@egwater.vic.gov.au.

We invest heavily in the ongoing development of our people and a workplace culture that supports healthy work-life balance. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from experienced women & men, First Nations People, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ folks, culturally & ethnically diverse and mature aged candidates to best represent and engage with the communities in which we live and work. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.

*EGW reserves the right to remunerate against a position classification with consideration to skills, experience and qualifications.