Community Engagement Manager

The opportunity

We are looking for a Community Engagement Manager who wants to make a real impact on major infrastructure projects and the communities they serve.

In this role you will take ownership of communications and engagement across projects building trusted relationships with clients stakeholders and local communities. You will set the direction lead the conversation and ensure clear open and proactive communication at every stage of delivery.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys being close to the work influencing outcomes and representing the project with confidence.

In this role you will:

Lead communications and stakeholder engagement across major infrastructure projects
Be the key point of contact for clients communities and internal teams
Shape and deliver communication and engagement strategies that work in practice
Proactively manage community impacts issues and enquiries
Support project teams with clear advice strong messaging and practical solutions
Represent Downer professionally with government regulators and community groups

What we are looking for

We are seeking a confident communications professional who is comfortable working in complex delivery environments and enjoys building strong relationships.

A bachelor degree in communications public relations or a related discipline
Strong experience delivering communications and engagement plans in infrastructure or construction environments
Proven community and stakeholder engagement experience
Four or more years relevant industry experience
Experience leading small teams and managing consultants or agencies
The ability to manage media enquiries complaints and social media activity
Strong planning organisation and decision making skills
A practical collaborative and solutions focused mindset

What we offer

Meaningful work on high profile infrastructure projects
A supportive inclusive and professional team environment
Career development and growth opportunities
A strong safety culture with a focus on zero harm
Flexible working arrangements where operationally possible

About Energy and Utilities

Downer Energy and Utilities delivers essential services across electricity gas water telecommunications and renewable energy.

We work with our clients to deliver reliable and sustainable infrastructure positive outcomes for communities and solutions that support Australias energy transition. We value diversity inclusion and different perspectives and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected supported and able to succeed.

How to apply

If this role sounds like the right fit for you we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Downer careers website and include

Unsolicited resumes

Downer will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or third parties. Any unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Downer and no fee will be payable.