JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently recruiting for Community Affairs Officer to join our team in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

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The Role

The role of the Community Affairs Officer plays a vital role in connecting organizations with the communities they serve.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for community engagement, public relations, and communication, ensuring that organizations understand and respond to local needs and build strong relationships with stakeholders.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

• Community Engagement: Identifying and addressing local needs, participating in community events, and building relationships with community leaders and organisations
• Public Relations: Managing media inquiries, developing communication strategies, and creating content for public consumption, including websites, social media, and news releases
• Stakeholder Management: Engaging with various stakeholders, including government agencies, community groups, and residents, to ensure effective communication and collaboration
• Advocacy and Representation: Representing the organization's interests within the community and advocating for its programs and services
• Policy Development: Contributing to the development of policies and procedures that impact the community

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Ideally you will have:

• Education: A bachelor's degree in community development, social science, or a related field is often preferred
• Experience: Practical experience in community outreach, engagement, or related fields is highly valuable
• Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential
• Qualifications: Depending on the specific role, relevant qualifications like a Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services, or a Bachelor's degree in a related field may be required

Additional Requirements:

• Candidates must have full work rights in PNG to be considered for this role.

If you're a Community Affairs Officer looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.