CareerPlan

Senior Advisor Community Relations

Perth, Western AustraliaFull-time2026-10-06 → 2026-10-22
On-site

Core

Lead PLS' community presence in Port Hedland as a key local representative, building trusted relationships with Traditional Owners, government, and local businesses to support operations and projects.

Role type

Senior Advisor Community Relations (local representative)

Builds

Community investment programs, partnerships, and social licence to operate for the Pilgangoora Operation

Domain

Clean energy / Battery minerals / Mining

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Stakeholder engagement, community relations, grant program management, report writing, project management, social impact analysis

Preferred skills

Knowledge of social performance frameworks, experience with First Nations engagement

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Establish and manage PLS' community presence and future office in Port Hedland; Develop and implement stakeholder and community engagement plans; Represent PLS at community events and forums; Provide advice to operational teams on stakeholder issues; Manage local community partnerships and the annual Community Grants Program; Monitor regional issues and stakeholder sentiment; Coordinate employee volunteering initiatives

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC