Community Coordinator

A W Edwards is a multi-award-winning builder with over 106 years of experience in Australia. We deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients and their communities by creating places that people want to work, live and play.
Based in Sydney, with a regional office in Port Macquarie, we specialise in the construction and fitting out of buildings that people use every day.

A permanent Community Coordination opportunity to join this renowned Australian Builder and work on major commercial projects throughout Sydney.

About A W Edwards

• A Leading brand in the Australian construction industry
• Part of Bouygues Bâtiment International which is a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction - An International Construction Giant
• We work across a range of market sectors for an array of public, private, government and institutional clients
• Proven track record of delivering innovative and quality products that exceed clients expectations.
• 106+ year history in NSW Construction
• Lead the way with meticulous planning, knowledge, and a stringent control of design and construction
• Clients receive the quality they expect and deserve
• Modern construction software, systems and processes
• MBA Multi Award-winning builder
• Staff retention is the envy of the market
• Individual training geared to your chosen career path

Notable current projects to include Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, Multiple Hyper-scale Data Centres, Secondary & Further Education campuses, Transport Infrastructure and major fit-out projects.

Our Employee Benefits

• Family-Friendly Policies: Receive market-leading paid parental leave to support your family needs.
• Novated Leases: Take advantage of novated leasing options to maximize your salary and enjoy tax savings on vehicle expenses.
• Global Mobility – Explore opportunities globally within the Bouygues BBI & Construction networks once established within the organisation
• Employee Wellbeing: Excellent discounts on Gym Memberships throughout NSW & Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for valuable support and resources.
• Expert In-House Team: Collaborate with our dedicated global experts in all areas in construction.
• Market-leading learning and development opportunities thru 1 on 1 and online training – We invest in our people from day one!
• Diverse Opportunities: Gain exposure to a wide range of roles and industry leaders in business – We are a flexible and understanding employer
  
  
  

Our People

Our people are our most valued asset and we place high importance on fostering the skills and knowledge of our employees. Our culture, teamwork and consultative approach are key to our company’s success and our very high rate of staff retention.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Community Coordinator to support two of our State Significant data centre projects in Sydney.

Reporting to the Senior Communications and Community Manager, you will manage day-to-day communications, stakeholder engagement and community relations across both projects. You will work closely with project teams, clients, contractors, businesses and community members to ensure stakeholders are informed and project impacts are appropriately managed.

This is a hands-on role suited to a communications or community engagement professional who enjoys working in a dynamic project environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver communications and stakeholder engagement activities in line with project requirements and approved strategies.
• Prepare and distribute community notifications, newsletters, e-updates, fact sheets, presentations and other communications materials, including updates on construction activities, changes, timeframes and potential impacts.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with local residents, businesses, community groups, clients, contractors, councils and government agencies.
• Plan and facilitate stakeholder meetings, site visits and project events.
• Manage community and stakeholder enquiries, complaints and sensitive issues within required timeframes, coordinating with site and project teams to investigate and resolve matters.
• Identify emerging stakeholder risks and recommend practical mitigation measures to minimise community impacts.
• Maintain accurate records, and prepare regular reports on engagement activities, enquiries, complaints, commitments, issues, trends and compliance.
• Provide communications and stakeholder engagement advice to project and site teams.
• Support audits, compliance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in communications, public relations, marketing or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience, together with at least three years’ experience in communications, community engagement or stakeholder relations.
• Experience working on major infrastructure, construction, utilities, transport or other complex projects.
• Experience preparing communications materials and managing community enquiries, complaints and sensitive stakeholder matters.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with strong community engagement, consultation and relationship-management capabilities.
• The ability to identify emerging issues, understand stakeholder sentiment and recommend practical responses.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and manage competing priorities and time-sensitive deliverables.
• Proficiency in OpenPoint, Microsoft Office and other digital or project management systems.
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel between project and site locations.

A White Card and formal training in stakeholder engagement, complaints management, public relations or communications would be desirable.

Why join A W Edwards

• This is a top tier well known for creating a workplace that feels like a family company
• A strong corporate identity that will give you an opportunity to develop your construction career through a variety of projects in the future.
• Clear focus on delivering numerous key building projects in the Sydney Metro area.
• Here is an opportunity where you can grow within a business that rewards people who want to be future leaders and are driven by the organisation’s values on each of their projects.
• There aren’t many times in your career where you can honestly say, ‘I am working for the best!’

EEO

A W Edwards is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, or applicants from disadvantaged groups to apply as well.
To apply for this role, please apply through our website or send an email to Alasdair Knight on aknight@awedwards.com.au

If you have any questions feel free to contact Alasdair Knight