Community Relations Team Leader

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.
 

We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.
 

A career that matters and lasts

As the Community Relations Team Leader, you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.  
 

• Competitive Salary + 14.75% super
• Brisbane, Gladstone or Townsville based
   

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.
 

Ask us about:

• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Career development
• Health & wellbeing programs and benefits
• Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Inclusive workplace facilities
• Salary packaging of novated lease vehicles

The opportunity:

It is an exciting time to be part of the energy industry and especially at Powerlink, as we help shape the renewable energy transformation in Queensland and Australia. As part of this, we are delivering several major projects, including renewable energy developments, across Queensland.

The growth in our project portfolio has resulted in creation of a new Community Relations Team Leader role in our Community and Delivery Services Group supporting the delivery of our Major Projects portfolio. As the Community Relations Team Leader, you'll lead a team of regionally-based community relations professionals, ensuring strong relationships with communities and other stakeholders are formed. As a member of the Community and Social Performance Leadership team, you will:

• Guide and mentor the community relations team and internal stakeholders and provide strategic advice to affect positive community relations to enable community benefits and effective risk mitigation
• Develop regionally-focused community relations strategies and plans, to build and maintain trusted relationships with key communities in which Powerlink operates.
• Drive consistency and ensure the timely delivery of an agreed program of work aligned to Powerlink strategies and management system requirements
• Represent Powerlink in discussions with key external stakeholders, such as government and in the broader energy sector, on matters related to community and social performance
• Experience with land access issues in the energy infrastructure will be highly regarded as well as experience with linear infrastructure and construction.

The environment you'll join:

As part of this team, you will work alongside experts who are dedicated to fostering strong, respectful, and long-lasting relationships with local communities and external stakeholders. 

Together, you'll tackle complex challenges, ensuring that community benefits are realised and concerns are addressed with integrity and care throughout the delivery of major infrastructure projects. 

The team thrives on a shared commitment to Powerlink's values, prioritizing communication, problem-solving, and collaboration to achieve successful project outcomes and contribute to sustainable community partnerships across Queensland.

This role will require regular travel to Queensland regions and communities to provide support where required.
 

What you'll bring:

• Degree level qualification in the areas of Social Science, Environmental, Communications, or another discipline relevant to community relations and social performance for infrastructure projects or lesser qualification if coupled with significant experience.
• Knowledge of community engagement and relationship initiatives for linear infrastructure or similar projects
• Proven leadership abilities with experience in managing teams in both field and office environments.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills to resolve community issues and concerns.
• Deep understanding of community engagement and relationships incl. relevant legislation and issues relevant to linear infrastructure projects.

Find your possibility today:

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Sunday, 16th March 2025. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 
 

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Kim at kim.pigg@powerlink.com.au.
 

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

We know empowering people to bring their whole self to work enables them to unleash their potential. Read more about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, by visiting our careers site for more information!
 

As a Veteran-Friendly Employer, we value the skills Veterans bring and ensure equal opportunities. Let us know if you're a Veteran for tailored support.
 

Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants. 
 

Powerlink acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the skies, lands, and waters of Queensland and in particular, the lands on which we operate.