Regional Engagement Advisor - Eastern

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Regional Engagement Advisor - Eastern. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Flexible working arrangements and family friendly practices
• Supportive, diverse and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for professional and personal development

Victoria has embarked on a transformation of Victoria’s roads to sustain growth in our population and economy to meet the aspirations of Victorians for an integrated transport system. As an integral part of Transport for Victoria (TfV), VicRoads is focused on connecting our communities to support a sustainable Victoria.
 
Roads touch everyone’s lives, every day. With our population forecast to reach 10 million by 2051, the work of VicRoads will help meet the demands of this growth and successfully connect communities. This is critical in creating an inclusive, prosperous and environmentally responsible State. Freight movements will also triple, putting more pressure on our transport networks.
 
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the VicRoads Public Engagement team based in our Traralgon office. The Regional Engagement Adviser will be responsible for turbocharging VicRoads engagement across projects, programs and other initiatives in the Gippsland region of Victoria. You will be responsible for spearheading community engagement work in the region, and building relationships with key stakeholders. 
 
The role needs an energetic, experienced and enthusiastic engagement professional.
 
The role will report to the Regional Engagement Manager – Eastern.
 
The role will:

• Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Actively engage in understanding local issues, manage community expectations and to achieve strategic goals
• Develop and deliver community engagement activities
• Identify and manage critical issues that impact on the project delivery and community expectations

Skills and experience required:

• Demonstrated experience in implementing significant community and stakeholder engagement programs
• Influencing skills to maintain partnerships with key stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to identify and manage complex issues

Benefits and Culture
To attract, retain and develop talented people, we provide genuine flexibility, a culture that supports people to be their best and on top of that - great opportunities for career development. We embrace diversity and inclusion and are proud our workforce reflects the community we serve. 
 
For more information or a confidential conversation, please contact Gael Evans-Barr on 0436 680 681.
 
Recruitment agencies – please note VicRoads does not accept resumes from third parties and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
 

VicRoads is required to evidence your right to work in Australia and may ask for your consent to check records maintained by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as well as records maintained by Victoria Police and VicRoads as part of the selection process. Information provided to VicRoads will be treated in the strictest confidence.