Social Licence and Industry Participation Lead

Overview

Lead community trust and workforce participation for the HCC REZ renewable project.

Key Responsibilities

• data analysis
• social procurement
• stakeholder engagement
• partnership management
• workforce pathways
• kpi reporting

Tasks

As the Social Licence and Industry Participation Lead, you’ll be responsible for building community trust, fostering inclusive partnerships, and driving local workforce participation across the HCC REZ program. You’ll work closely with community groups, government agencies, training providers, and contractors to ensure Ausgrid’s projects deliver meaningful social and economic outcomes. -Analysing workforce and socio-economic data to inform strategic planning and risk mitigation. -Overseeing social procurement initiatives, ensuring alignment with Ausgrid’s values and regulatory frameworks. -Developing and implementing social licence strategies and industry participation programs to support major project delivery. -Managing partnerships with local governments, Indigenous communities, industry groups, and training organisations. -Supporting internal capability building in community engagement, cultural competency, and social impact management. -Leading stakeholder engagement activities, addressing community concerns and building trust. -Integrating apprenticeships, traineeships, and workforce pathways into project delivery. -Driving continuous improvement, incorporating feedback from stakeholders and communities. -Monitoring and reporting on social licence outcomes using agreed KPIs and frameworks.

Requirements

• leadership
• collaboration
• flexibility
• communication
• csr experience
• stakeholder management

What You Bring

early closure)**Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply. -Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with a focus on shared outcomes. -Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments. -Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences. -Significant experience in corporate social responsibility, community relations, or sustainability roles. -Demonstrated commitment to ethical practices, cultural sensitivity, and inclusion, especially with Indigenous communities. -Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and develop community engagement strategies.

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Benefits

At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there. We’re proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you’re caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life. Celebrate success every day with our employee recognition program to bring out each other’s best. Looking to grow professionally? We’ve got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you’ll keep wherever you go. Life at Ausgrid -Permanent Full-time Role | $190,026 + 16.5% Super -Based at Haymarket our Sydney HQ | Hybrid Work Environment -Monthly Day Off

About Ausgrid

-Ensures reliable electricity supply to millions of people across New South Wales. -Specializes in smart grids and innovative technologies to improve efficiency and sustainability. -Focuses on safety, reliability, and future-proofing the power distribution grid. -Supports new technologies like electric vehicles and renewable energy sources through grid upgrades. -Leads in automation and digital technology to enhance customer service and operational performance. -Transforms energy systems to meet growing demand and environmental goals.

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