Community Engagement Advisor in Sydney

Firmus Technologies is a global leader pioneering the development and operation of efficient AI infrastructure across Asia Pacific. Founded in Australia in 2019, our mission is to create the most efficient AI infrastructure by combining cutting-edge technology with a steadfast commitment to sustainability.

At Firmus, we are unique in our approach. We design, build, and operate a new class of digital infrastructure – the AI Factory. Through our model-to-grid technology approach, we have pushed the boundaries of multi-generational liquid cooling systems, energy management, AI software orchestration, and construction. For our customers, this approach allows us to make every watt count and deliver low-cost AI tokens globally.

Our large-scale GPU cloud platform, Firmus AI Cloud, is purpose-built to deliver energy-efficient AI compute at scale to customers. It empowers developers, enterprises, educational institutions, and government users to train and deploy AI models with unmatched efficiency and cost savings.

As an NVIDIA Cloud and Engineering partner in Asia Pacific, you will gain skills, experience, and exposure across the AI industry and be part of shaping what this industry looks like for decades to come. We are founder-led, not a big corporate. Decisions happen fast, our leaders are accessible, and there's minimum bureaucracy between you and the work. Ownership comes early. Whatever your role, you will have a direct line to outcomes, helping shape how the business grows as we scale nationally across a long-term, large-scale roadmap.

What we build here has impact beyond the business. Our AI Factories are designed to operate as assets to the energy grid to actively strengthen the communities and regions they operate in rather than drawing from them.

Considering applying? You don't need a perfect background to join our team. If you're driven and curious, there's a path for you. We back our people to grow into new domains and take on challenges beyond their previous experience.

Role Summary

The Community Engagement Advisor will support planning, implementation and reporting of community engagement activities across Firmus' Australian development portfolio, building a consistent, locally credible model and providing insights that support approvals, delivery, social licence and long-term community trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of community and stakeholder engagement activities, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and project commitments.
• Manage community enquiries and complaints, supporting timely resolution, continuous process improvement and a positive community and stakeholder experience.
• Identify engagement risks and opportunities, providing insights that support project outcomes and community expectations.
• Coordinate community consultation activities, forums, meetings, communications and engagement initiatives across development, construction and operational phases.
• Assist with the delivery of community engagement campaigns, project notifications and communications that keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Represent community interests by collaborating with internal teams and contributing to decisions that affect local communities.
• Champion best-practice engagement across the project development lifecycle.
• Contribute to a collaborative, agile team environment, supporting ad hoc projects and activities as required.

Skills & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in community engagement, stakeholder relations, communications or corporate affairs, ideally within infrastructure, construction or major projects.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver community engagement and communication materials for diverse audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience building effective relationships across internal and external groups.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex or technical information into clear messaging in plain English.
• Strong organisational, administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A collaborative, adaptable and solution-focused approach, supported by strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to Firmus' values.
• IAP2 accreditation is highly regarded.

Location & Reporting

Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Reports to: Head of Community Engagement
Employment Basis: Permanent full-time, Hybrid working (4 days in office; 1 day from home)

Diversity

At Firmus, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future through innovative engineering solutions.