Project Community Manager

Job Description

About Seymour Whyte: For over 35 years, Seymour Whyte has been a leading civil contracting business in Australia. We combine the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2 contractor with the expertise of a Tier 1 company. Now, with the enhanced resources of VINCI, one of the largest and most prestigious construction companies in the world, we offer our employees and clients the best of three worlds. The Project: The Mulgoa Road Upgrade Alliance, a collaboration between Transport for NSW, Seymour Whyte, and Turnbull Engineering, focuses on transforming Mulgoa Road in Sydney’s west. Key features include expanding the road to six lanes, enhancing safety with improved access and turning lanes, relocating utilities, constructing a noise wall, and introducing dedicated bus and active transport corridors. The project aims to reduce congestion, improve road safety, support active transport, and future-proof the infrastructure for population growth. Employee Benefits: Join a workplace that truly values and supports its employees. We offer flexible health and wellbeing programs to ensure you stay at your best, along with competitive pay that reflects your worth. Our unique bonus scheme rewards your hard work, and through our partnership with VINCI, you can grow your investment with our generous employee share program. We believe in a healthy work-life balance, offering a purchased leave program and paid parental leave. Additionally, enjoy peace of mind with salary continuance insurance, be part of an inclusive culture, and celebrate your birthday with a paid day off. The Role: As a Project Community Manager, you will play a pivotal role in building strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring their support while minimising reputation risks. Your expertise in planning and implementing effective communication strategies will be vital in delivering successful campaigns to support traffic changes, community events, social inclusion and engagement (internal and external) contributing to our overall success and positive social impact. Develop and implement engagement plans, comply with contracts, minimise risks, and gain stakeholder support for projects. Lead a team, strategic communications, manage enquiries, event planning, maintain a consultation database, and ensure timely content delivery. Provide regular reports, evaluate engagement effectiveness as per client needs, and stay compliant with policies. Mentor team, foster professional growth, and facilitate skills development. Contribute to bid/tender content, internal and external communications, stay updated with standards, laws, and tech relevant to the role. The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience: Relevant tertiary qualifications or significant experience in a similar role. At least five years’ experience working at project site level in the civil construction industry. Well-developed interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills. Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including Veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction to having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all. There has never been a more exciting time to join Seymour Whyte and contribute to a successful and sustainable future. Next steps: Submit your CV online to apply for this role. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check. To learn more about us, visit Reference code: 494259 This role is being managed by our internal HR team; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr