About Us
Potentia Energy (previously Enel Green Power Australia) is a dynamic joint venture entity co-owned by two global energy leaders, Enel Green Power and INPEX, both committed to driving Australia’s energy transition and supporting the nation in achieving its net zero target.
With a proven track record and extensive expertise across the project lifecycle, Potentia Energy has established a strong presence in the Australian renewable energy sector. After acquiring a significant number of projects, our current operating portfolio currently comprises over 800MW of solar and wind capacity across Australia, with construction underway on a further approximate 300MW of capacity. This acquisition has doubled their current portfolio and has secured Potentia Energy a strong position in WA. Potentia Energy also has rights secured for a development pipeline of over 8GW across Australia and is committed to an ambitious growth agenda, targeting a significant increase to its installed capacity across wind, solar, storage and hybrid projects.
Guided by our core values – Collaboration, Authenticity, Responsibility and Excellence – we work closely with local communities, our partners and customer to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
The Role
We’re looking for a passionate and driven Community Engagement & Stakeholder Specialist to join our growing team at Potentia Energy (based in either Sydney or Melbourne). In this role, you will lead local stakeholder and community engagement across a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects, from early development through to operations. Our projects include BESS, wind, solar and hybrid technologies throughout Australia.
You will also play a key role in ensuring our projects create meaningful, long term value for communities and the environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Development and implementation of stakeholder and community engagement strategies, plans and activities across Potentia Energy’s renewable energy projects.
- Development and implementation of community benefit sharing projects and initiatives that maximise the local benefits (social, economic and environmental) of Potentia Energy’s renewable energy projects, tailored to the local context for each project.
- Data collection, analysis and reporting of sustainability performance of renewable energy projects (across development, construction and operational phases).
- Track stakeholder interactions and sentiment through Borealis, the stakeholder management system to support informed engagement strategies.
- Apply best practice community engagement approaches relevant to each community to build and maintain Potentia Energy’s social license to operate.
Selection Criteria
- Full (unrestricted) car driver’s license.
- Tertiary qualifications (Bachelor level) or certificate or relevant experience in community engagement, communications or other relevant area.
- Engagement Institute certification (formally IAP2)
- 4-5 years working in stakeholder and community engagement related role.
- Strong relationship management skills
- Outstanding teamwork and ability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines and functions.
- Attention to detail and willingness to learn and operate independently.
- Proactive and enthusiastic nature.
- Experience in the renewable energy sector shall be highly regarded.
- Competent in Microsoft Office Suite.
- This role will require you to travel interstate and to regional areas from time to time, to engage with key project stakeholders.
Our Benefits
Every individual is a valued team member at Potentia Energy, and we’re committed to supporting, growing, and helping each person achieve their full potential. Keeping up a positive work-life balance is a key to success for every team across our business.
Some of our benefits include:
- Flexible working hours – we provide flexible arrangements that will suit you, including a mixture of time working in our office and from home, compressed work week with half day workday on Fridays. Because you are working from home, we also provide $50 internet reimbursements each month.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives – including $100 wellness rebate each month, annual flu vaccinations and health checks, and a day off for your birthday each year. If you’re in the office, we have $35 lunch credits that you can use each week.
- Learning and development opportunities – both on the job and via formal training including technical, role specific and leadership development programs.
- Employee Assistance Program – confidential and independent counselling and advice service for either a personal or work-related problem if you or a member of your immediate family needs help or advice.
Diversity & Inclusion
- Equal opportunity and inclusion are the pillars of our work. Throughout Potentia Energy, and in our head office in Sydney, many different languages, cultures, and stories coexist. Different ages, genders, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and skills complement each other and add value across our business.
- We appreciate and value each person’s uniqueness. We encourage diversity of thought and the expression of ideas and opinions. We also make a commitment to foster equality of opportunity as part of creating a rewarding workplace for you. No kind of discrimination will be tolerated. All candidates and colleagues always receive the same treatment, based on their professional skills and abilities.
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