About The Role
Reporting to the Senior Construction Manager, the purpose of the Communications & Community Engagement Representative is to ensure effective, compliant, and proactive communication and stakeholder engagement across all aspects of the roads project, in alignment with contractual and regulatory obligations.
This is a permanent part-time (3 Days per week) position working within our Transport team based from our depot in Laverton North.
Other responsibilities as required:
- Ensure all communications and stakeholder engagement activities comply with PSDR and contractual obligations
- Maintain a public enquiry register (e.g. Asset Vision, MS Access Database), recording complaints, responses, and resolution dates.
- Acknowledge and respond to public enquiries within 5 business days; report fortnightly to the State.
- Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including DTP, VicRoads, NetFlow, Councils, and third parties. Liaise with internal staff, generate reports and distribute to appropriate authorities on a monthly or quarterly basis.
- Organise and participate in meetings with councils and authorities to provide updates and gather feedback.
- Notify affected stakeholders within the timeframes specified in the contract or well in advance, with clear impact details.
- Publish stakeholder notifications and updates on the project website.
- Maintain and update web pages with construction and traffic disruption information.
About You
The successful applicant will have experience working in Media/Communications in a similar position accompanied with:
- Good networking and relationship-building skills
- Personal drive and results-oriented approach
- Strong organisational skills, including planning and goal setting
- Proficiency in Office Software: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access), and familiarity with document management systems
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
What We Offer You
Not only do we offer a competitive salary and career growth, we have also partnered with some reputable organisations to be able to offer discounts on Health Insurance, Banking (new home loans, credit cards, everyday bank accounts), flights & accommodation, car hire, car leasing and much more.
How to apply
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Position Reference Number: 166235
