Community Liaison Officer

September 5, 2024

Seymour Whyte

FULL TIME & OTHER

Job no: 494098
Work type: Full Time Permanent
Location: New South Wales
Categories: Communications / Community Relations

About Seymour Whyte:
For over 30 years, Seymour Whyte has been a leading civil contracting business in Australia. We combine the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2 contractor with the expertise of a Tier 1 company. Now, with the enhanced resources of VINCI, one of the largest and most prestigious construction companies in the world, we offer our employees and clients the best of three worlds.
Employee Benefits:
Join a workplace that truly values and supports its employees. We offer flexible health and wellbeing programs to ensure you stay at your best, along with competitive pay that reflects your worth. Our unique bonus scheme rewards your hard work, and through our partnership with VINCI, you can grow your investment with our generous employee share program. We believe in a healthy work-life balance, offering a purchased leave program and paid parental leave. Additionally, enjoy peace of mind with salary continuance insurance, be part of an inclusive culture, and celebrate your birthday with a paid day off.
About the role:
As a Junior Community Liaison Officer, you will support our Project Community Relations Manager, starting at our M12 project office in Kemps Creek until it's completion. In December, you will transition to our Mamre Road Project, based in St Clair.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to be a key part of our Project Communications team. Whether you're early in your communications career or just starting out, this is a unique chance to grow professionally while being mentored by a seasoned Communications expert.
Responsibilities:

Support and implement, where appropriate, the strategic objectives of the Communication and Consultation Management Plan.
Coordinate and assist in the management of project events, including community and stakeholder meetings, launches and media events, open days, workshops, Site BBQs, Guest Speaker, Team Building and other project related events.
Update and maintain the Community Relations database including the data entry of Information line enquiries and complaints received. Staff 1800 number and respond to or close out enquiries and complaints.
Assist with the preparation of communication materials, including brochures, letter notifications, flyers, newsletters, correspondence, media releases, web media, presentations, traffic alerts and other publications.
Undertake public community engagement activities, including door knocks, staffing information centres and pop-up stalls, attending stakeholder meetings, and attending project meetings.

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

Experience in a similar role or in administration and customer service.
Well-developed interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience working at the project site level in the civil construction industry.
Relevant tertiary qualifications or significant experience in a similar role.

Seymour Whyte is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction to have a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.
There has never been a more exciting time to join Seymour Whyte and contribute to a successful and sustainable future.
Next steps:

Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.

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Reference code:494098

Advertised: 05 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available