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About John HollandWere all about transforming lives by finding solutions to complex challenges across a wide range of industries including infrastructure, property, rail, building and water projects in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.From the epic, to the intimate, everything we do improves life for someone, somewhere. It gives our business momentum and means we approach things a little differently.While our competitors talk about what they do, we focus on why we do it. We transform communities to make them easier to move around, more connected and better to live in.Are you up for the challenge?About the ProjectJohn Holland has been named as the preferred contractor to deliver the North-East Link, Hoddle St to Bourke Road package of works. The Momentum Alliance is made up of John Holland, Seymour Whyte and designpartners Mott MacDonald and Jacobs Group, in partnership with MRPV.The scope of works includes upgrading six kilometres of the Freeway with new traffic lanes, bridge upgrades and urbannoise walls, a dedicated busway (fully segregated from mainline traffic), and a new bridgeover the Yarra River.The NEL Project involves the design and construction of the upgrade of the Eastern Freeway from Hoddle Street in the west to Burke Road in the east, including:6km of brownfield freeway widening to accommodate additional traffic lanes in each direction3km dedicated busway separated from mainline trafficSignificant structures including 600m of bridges, including a 180m architectural steel shared use path bridge of the Yarra RiverFreeway-wide scope including ITS, retaining walls, stormwater drainage, noise walls, lighting and signageSite location to be around Chandler Highway / Eastern Freeway interchange.About the RoleAssist to develop and implement a stakeholder and community relations program supporting the Project engagement objectives and Stakeholder Relations and Communications Management Plan, which projects a strong and positive image of the Project to the community and stakeholders.Manage stakeholder and community issues and provide advice to the project team on communications, community and stakeholder relations activities to enable successful project delivery.All our employees have a key role in ensuring the success of NELs health, safety, environmental & quality management program and to fulfil this, each person must adopt the Projects core safety and environmental values.What you will do; Identify stakeholder and community issues and develop strategies to minimise impacts.Ensure client expectations are fully understood and develop good working relationships with the client.Plan and manage contact with external stakeholders and the community in a way that enhances the reputation of John Holland and organisation partners.Assist to develop and implement the Stakeholder Relations and Communications Management Plan for the project including developing and implementing plans and procedures for a specific Area, ensuring they are updated as required.Develop good working relationships with the project construction team to ensure activities are undertaken strategically, minimising impact and disruption to stakeholders and the community.Provide advice and assistance to the construction teams on community and stakeholder activities so communication and notification requirements are understood in accordance with the Stakeholder Relations and Communications Management Plan.Arrange site visits and ensure all visitors to the project have appropriate PPE and undergo relevant site inductions.Write a range of high-quality communication materials, including notifications, newsletters, advertising, social media posts and formal correspondence as well as co-ordinate residential door-knocks as appropriate.Manage responses to all project related communications matters including via phone, email, website and social media in line with agreed client framework.Co-ordinate and support regular stakeholder and community meetings as required, including Community Reference Groups.Develop a range of project specific forums for stakeholders and the community including community forums, pop up information sessions etc.Liaise with construction teams, community and stakeholders to respond to the project number and manage all queries in accordance with the clients framework.Communicate community and stakeholder awareness and risk minimisation programs across the Project through inductions and toolbox presentations.Contribute to the identification of construction related risks and hazards with regard to stakeholders and the community.Assist to develop strategies to achieve best possible results with project KRA and KPIs.Maintain registers and ensure community and stakeholder activities are recorded appropriately and in line with agreed client framework.Provide information to input into project reporting cycles.Assist in the identification, development and management of promotional opportunities for the project and its construction (i.e. media, presentations, milestones etc).Participate and assist with activities undertaken by the wider Communications team as appropriate.Perform all duties in accordance with NEL policies, processes, systems, reporting and procedures.What we are looking for;Qualifications:Tertiary Degree (Bachelor level) or certificate or relevant experience (Disciplines relevant to function area, e.g. public relations, journalism, stakeholder management, marketing)Experience:Demonstrated experience in communications & stakeholder management for major infrastructure projects.Experience in leading project or specialist function activities.Relevant experience gained within major organisations - relevant sector, government or consultancy.As part of the team, you help us deliver on our promise to transform lives.Your success is reflected in ours, so were committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success.Well do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.What we Offer;Competitive remunerationwith salary continuance, and salary sacrifice packaging options available.Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leavewith superannuation and up to an extra 18 weeks of superannuation paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two additional John Holland Days to prioritise health and wellbeing.Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of workmeans you''ll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.Learning and development opportunitieswhere you''ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, and technical and leadership training and development opportunities.Inclusion and diversityis part of how we work and do what we do at John Holland. Our active commitment to being an employer of choice is evident in the delivery of our Gender Equality Strategic Plan supported by our Pride, Celebrate Women, RAP and Grow networks.Flexible workingthat works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it''s flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts, flexi-work, we''re committed to helping our people work flexibly.#J-18808-Ljbffr