Stakeholder Engagement Advisor

Joining at this stage means growth. As the portfolio scales, you will scale with it. If you want to be known as a go to stakeholder engagement professional in renewable energy, this is the platform to build that reputation.

About the role

Vinova are working with Mint Renewables, a leading renewable energy developer, to appoint a Stakeholder Engagement Advisor. They are building a significant national pipeline of generation and storage assets and continue to invest in the Community and Stakeholder Engagement professionals and expertise across the business.

Reporting to the Head of Planning, Environment and Stakeholder Relations, you will own and deliver stakeholder and community engagement strategies across development, delivery and operational assets. You will embed engagement into core project workstreams, manage complex risks and ensure benefit sharing approaches are practical, credible and aligned to project objectives.

The role is Melbourne based with regular office collaboration and travel to regional and remote project locations across Australia.

What will you be doing?

• Develop and execute stakeholder and community engagement plans across multiple high value projects
  • Lead community information sessions, neighbour meetings, council briefings and political engagement
  • Manage enquiries and complaints with confidence and clarity to protect project momentum
  • Design and implement meaningful benefit sharing programs that deliver tangible local outcomes
  • Maintain strong reporting, stakeholder records and clear internal communication across teams

Who are we looking for?

• Strong experience in stakeholder engagement within renewable energy or major infrastructure
  • Proven ability to prepare and implement community engagement strategies
  • Experience engaging regional communities and navigating rural project dynamics
  • Exposure to media engagement including drafting press releases and public materials
  • Understanding of government processes and expectations around engagement and benefit sharing
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence presenting in forums
  • Valid driver licence and willingness to travel to regional and remote locations

Why work at Mint?

Mint mission is to develop, build and operate renewable energy and storage projects and generate clean energy for partners and communities.

This is not a slow-moving legacy business. It is a well-funded, ambitious platform backed by Infratil and the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation, with committed capital and deep renewable energy experience

The team is lean, experienced and highly respected across the industry.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working with a great Melbourne office environment
• Structured professional development and performance planning
• Short Term Incentive scheme – up to 15%
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and 6 weeks for secondary carers
• Wellness Day after 12 months
• Salary continuance insurance funded by the business
• Ability to purchase additional leave

Company & culture

Mint operates with a fresh, collaborative and outcome focused culture. They live by the principle of being Partners for Good, combining commercial discipline with genuine community commitment.

If you want to join a platform early, build something meaningful and accelerate your career in renewable energy, this is a rare opportunity.

If you are interested in this position please apply here or contact Vinova for a confidential discussion.