This opportunity is a Senior Executive Service (SES) role for a fixed term, full-time appointment for up to five (5) years.

About the role

Join the leadership team at PoweringWA and help drive Western Australia’s Renewable Energy Transformation. We are coordinating the delivery of the critical infrastructure needed for low-emissions, reliable power supply across the State. We’re fast-tracking renewable energy projects, and working in partnership with government, industry, and regional communities to build a sustainable future for WA.

We’re looking for a passionate, results-oriented professional to play a crucial, leading role in our State’s journey to a better energy future.

You will be responsible for:

Leading and directing the operations of social performance strategies and stakeholder relations to build social license and support the delivery of the State’s energy transition.

Overseeing the modelling of social performance and communication strategies, management of stakeholder engagement and ensuring alignment between PoweringWA’s strategic goals and its messaging.

Leading multi-disciplinary team and growing staff capability through development, mentoring and coaching.

Developing and maintaining trusting and respectful relationship with stakeholders whilst driving the direction of strategic engagement initiatives.

Defining brand and advocacy strategies, and shaping the narrative around the emerging renewables industry

About Us

Our Energy Policy Group at the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) oversees the provision of innovative and quality advice and initiatives that shape the energy sector for the benefit of Western Australia. PoweringWA’s role within Energy Policy is to coordinate the delivery of electricity infrastructure to support the achievement of WA’s economic diversification and energy decarbonisation goals.

We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective. We work in flexible, high-performing teams on exciting and meaningful work, to get the best results for our community. To learn more about the Department and what we have to offer, please visit our website, and to keep up to date on activities, you can follow us on LinkedIn.

Benefits

Flexible working hours (with a standard 37.5 hour week)

Flexible working arrangements (from home, the field and office)

20 days of annual leave per year (which can be taken at half pay)

17.5% leave loading paid annually on accrued annual leave

15 days personal leave per year

13 weeks long service leave every seven years (which can be taken at half pay)

18 weeks paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)

3 public holidays in lieu per year

5 days reproductive leave per year

10 days disability leave per year

5 days bereavement leave

5 days cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people per year

Ability to purchase additional annual leave

Opportunities for professional development, acting, shadowing and mentoring

Formal training options

Stable work, job security, fair remuneration and 11.5% superannuation contributions

Want to know more?

Click the ‘Apply” button. You will be redirected to the job advert on Jobs.wa.gov.au, where you can learn more about the role, read the job description form and apply for this amazing opportunity.

CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Thursday, 24 April 2025 (WST)