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Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Job Posted 3/8/2025
Engineers Australia
Geelong, VICTORIA 3220
Category Sales
Job Description

Salary: up to $98,000 p.a. plus super and benefits

One of our cultural mindsets is authentic dialogue and authenticity; Bring your authentic self to work at Engineers Australia! We offer meaningful, purpose-driven work. Our people work to support the engineering profession that shapes the very world we live in. With more than 130,000 members, Engineers Australia is the voice of the profession, and we need you to help us drive mutual value for our members and industry partners.

About the role

This role aims to enhance EA's impact on engineering issues and engage its membership. It supports the Division General Manager in executing the division's business plan, ensuring good governance, effective service delivery, and fostering collaboration with members, volunteers, and external stakeholders in industry, education, government, and community. This role is based in Melbourne, Victoria.

As our Stakeholder Engagement Manager, you will:

  • Assist the Division General Manager in developing and implementing strategies to enhance Engineers Australia's impact, brand, and membership.
  • Identify and create impactful partnerships with stakeholders across industry, education, government, and community.
  • Support and collaborate with the Professional Development team on local event activities and serve as an ambassador for Engineers Australia.
  • Support office bearers and volunteers, including partnering with the Division President and Committee.
  • Operate as an ambassador for Engineers Australia and lead or participate in events and functions.
  • Stay informed about local and broader engineering issues, support the Division General Manager in office administration tasks, and perform other duties as required.

Here's what we're looking for:

  • You can build relationships with senior people, internally and externally and can contribute to the design of strategy and plans.
  • You are comfortable delivering presentations, public speaking, and hosting meetings and events and with influencing and working across teams, without direct reporting line authority.
  • You demonstrate initiative and accountability; you are efficient, able to organise and prioritise work, garner resources and deliver required outputs whilst tackling multiple tasks.
  • You are a committed team player with excellent interpersonal skills, organisational and time management skills.
  • You have outstanding written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to deliver a message with enthusiasm, energy, and authority.
  • You bring with you, or are excited to develop, a working knowledge of (non-technical) engineering matters.
  • You have a background in delivering high-quality experiences and services.
  • Ideally, you have experience in at least one of: member or customer service/engagement, policy, advocacy, media, STEM, industry engagement, or corporate events.

Why work for Engineers Australia?

  • People are at the heart of what we do and why we do it.
  • Enjoy competitive remuneration and salary packaging that recognises your expertise and contributions.
  • Generous paid leave options including 15 days of Personal Leave and 3 days of Life Leave.
  • Achieve a healthy work-life balance with a hybrid working model, ensuring your personal well-being complements your professional fulfilment.
  • Unlock career growth prospects, as we invest in you and provide avenues for advancement in EA.
  • A diverse, inclusive, and supportive team culture that supports you to lead and achieve.

Ready to apply? Click 'Apply Now' to submit your cover letter and resume by 14 March 2025. This position is subject to both a National Police Check and Reference Check.

Diversity, inclusion and your privacy: Engineers Australia embraces diversity, inclusion, and belonging and are committed to building a team that represents the communities that we live in and creating a safe inclusive environment for our people. We are a flexible workplace; please talk to us about your flexible working needs during our recruitment process. Our commitment to inclusivity means that we will work with you to ensure that your experience with us is accessible and welcoming. If you need any reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application, interview process, or to perform essential functions of the role, please know that we are here to support you. We welcome applications from everyone, including people with disabilities, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and other culturally diverse backgrounds. At Engineers Australia, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for our success. We look forward to welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and providing necessary support where needed to ensure a level playing field for all applicants. Please visit Engineers Australia's website to view our Privacy Policy in relation to the collection of candidate information: Privacy Policy . Thank you for considering a career with us.