Local Project Engagement Officer

Fantastic opportunity to join the group on a 24 month max term contract in a project critical role!

Who We Are

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design build operation and maintenance of Australias energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering an annual portfolio of more than $1.2 billion our work helps keep energy flowing safely and reliably to communities across Australia while supporting the nations energy transition.

With a workforce of more than 2800 people we deliver complex infrastructure asset management and field services across Australias east coast. Our people draw on deep industry experience an unwavering commitment to safety and practical innovation to deliver the right outcomes for our clients and communities.

About the Role

Zinfra is seeking a community-focused Local Project Engagement Officer (LPEO) to support delivery of the C2C Project across Central Queensland.

This role provides the critical day-to-day community engagement function for the project helping maintain positive relationships with landholders stakeholders and local communities while supporting project delivery activities.

Based in Gladstone youll work closely with the Community and Social Performance Manager and project teams with regular travel throughout the project corridor.

As the Local Project Engagement Officer youll be responsible for supporting community engagement activities stakeholder communications and local issue management throughout construction.

You will play a key role in ensuring stakeholders have access to accurate information community concerns are appropriately managed and engagement obligations are delivered in line with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and manage the project information line
• Record and maintain stakeholder interactions and enquiry management systems
• Prepare and coordinate works notices for community stakeholders
• Support landholder engagement and property access communications
• Deliver community and project inductions to site personnel
• Coordinate local distribution of approved project communications
• Support community events stakeholder meetings and engagement activities
• Assist with local industry workforce participation and Indigenous engagement initiatives
• Provide weekly engagement reporting and issue escalation

About You

To be successful youll bring:

• Experience in community engagement stakeholder relations or landholder liaison
• Experience working on infrastructure utilities transport rail pipeline or transmission projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong administration and record management capabilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholder expectations
• A proactive approachable and solutions-focused attitude
• Knowledge of Central Queensland communities and experience working with landholders councils or community groups will be highly regarded.

Why Join Zinfra

At Zinfra our people help deliver critical infrastructure while building strong community relationships and creating lasting local benefits.

We offer:

• Opportunity to work on a major infrastructure project
• Supportive and collaborative project team
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Competitive remuneration package
• A values-driven culture focused on safety accountability and care
• Location: Gladstone QLD (with regular travel across the project corridor including Biloela and Banana regions)

Employment Type: 24-Month Maximum Term Contract

Join us and help create positive outcomes for communities while delivering critical infrastructure for Queenslands future.