Australia, Perth
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 4-6 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Conventional Energy
Closing: June 04, 2025

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Introduction

On behalf of our Client, a World Leader in the Oil & Gas Energy sector, Brunel is presently recruiting a Community Relations Officer to implement a Community Relations program across all Operations in Australia and New Zealand to meet business objectives. This is a contract role located in Melbourne, Docklands. This position is open to candidates who are presently residing in Melbourne.

What are you going to do 

An insight into your responsibilities will include:

  • Lead Operations Integrity managing Community Risk for Upstream Operations and for Product Solutions Operations
  • Develop and steward annual community outreach strategy for each major operating site, and as required for key projects at sites to meet objectives and regulatory requirements and support licence to operate
  • Provide annual update to OIMS Management Committee
  • Participate in internal and external OIMS assessments
  • First point of contact, providing Community Relations assistance and advice to operating sites and projects across Australia and New Zealand including how to manage community enquiries and issues for base business and projects
  • Steward annual community contributions budget and programs
  • Develop and steward metrics for all contributions and report metrics
  • Develop and foster local community relationships to identify potential issues and grow network of third-party advocates
  • Engage with Public and Government Affairs Team to promote community relations initiatives
  • Manage site participation in community visits and other outreach programs, and participation in volunteer activities

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Socioeconomics or Public Relations
  • Previous experience in Community Relations, preferably within the Oil & Gas or Resources industry sectors
  • Confident interpersonal and communication skills
  • Professional writing and editing expertise
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite

What we offer 

  • Attractive negotiable hourly rate
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs,Tel: 08 9429 5676 or email m.hobbs@brunel.net

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At Brunel, we are proud of our unique corporate culture, which is shaped and nurtured by the collective efforts of our employees. Our work environment is characterised by an authentic, communicative and inclusive approach to teamwork that fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity. Our values are at the center of everything we do – for our clients, our colleagues and ourselves.

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Since 1975, our mission has always been to connect specialists to exciting career opportunities, to support the development of these careers, and to offer fair and equal employment. This has enabled us to create a truly sustainable and durable business model. Having a passion for people and caring deeply for the environment is not only part of Brunel’s DNA but is also reflected in our culture and values. As a global company, we take our social responsibility very seriously.

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Mandy Hobbs

08 9429 5676