Associate Director, Industry Engagement

Infrastructure NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Salary packaging

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

Infrastructure NSW seeks an Associate Director, Industry Engagement in Sydney for a temporary role up to January 2027. The base salary ranges from $154,231 to $178,369 plus 12% super and leave loading.

You will lead a high-performing team, shape engagement strategies and advise senior leaders on industry sentiment and priorities. Join a role embedded in government relations, policy delivery and complex stakeholder management, with hybrid working arrangements and opportunities to influence NSW

Qualifications

• This role requires tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Experience in developing stakeholder engagement and communication strategies.
• Ability to lead change and influence diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an industry engagement team to drive collaboration.
• Develop and deliver industry engagement strategies aligned with priorities.
• Provide trusted advice on stakeholder sentiment and trends.
• Build strong relationships with industry, government and partners.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and issues management and prepare high‑quality briefings.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication strategies

Change leadership

Government relations

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Associate Director, Industry Engagement, Temporary, Sydney

• $154,231 to $178,369 base plus 12% super and leave loading, commensurate with experience
• Temporary role up to January 2027, with the potential to become ongoing.
• A talent pool may be created from this recruitment.

About

The Associate Director Industry Engagement provides expert strategic advice and leads the planning and delivery of industry engagement initiatives that strengthen Infrastructure NSW’s (INSW) relationships with industry stakeholders. The role uses targeted communications, consultation and collaboration to support INSW’s objectives and engagement with industry.

Why this role stands out

• This is an opportunity to influence the future of infrastructure in NSW by shaping how government engages with industry on some of the state's most important projects and priorities.
• You'll work directly with senior decision-makers, industry leaders and government stakeholders, using your strategic thinking and relationship-building skills to drive meaningful outcomes. From informing major policy and investment decisions to navigating emerging industry issues, you'll operate at the centre of conversations that help shape NSW's long-term infrastructure future.
• The role offers a unique mix of strategy, stakeholder engagement, government relations and issues management, making it ideal for a proactive and influential leader looking to make a tangible impact across the infrastructure sector.

Some of the key accountabilities for the role include:

• Lead and develop a high-performing industry engagement team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead the development and delivery of industry engagement strategies, programs and consultation activities that support Infrastructure NSW’s strategic priorities.
• Provide trusted advice to senior leaders on stakeholder sentiment, emerging issues and industry trends to inform decision‑making and policy outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry, government and infrastructure partners to strengthen collaboration and advance shared objectives.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and issues management activities, including responses to complex, sensitive and high‑profile matters, and prepare high‑quality briefings for executives, ministers and government stakeholders.

About You

You will bring relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience, along with demonstrated expertise in developing and delivering stakeholder engagement and communication strategies that achieve results in complex and fast‑paced environments. You are a skilled communicator and relationship builder, with the ability to lead change, influence diverse stakeholders and navigate sensitive, confidential and potentially contentious issues with sound judgement. A strong understanding of government processes and operating environments will support your success in this role.

For more information, please refer to the Role Description.

For any questions regarding the recruitment please contact Stephanie Vale via [e-mail].

Through this recruitment process, a talent pool may be established.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

Why work for INSW?

Infrastructure NSW is an independent NSW Government agency that provides expert advice to support the State’s infrastructure priorities and investment decisions.

Our work includes advising government on infrastructure planning and investment, and providing independent review and oversight of major infrastructure projects and programs.

We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements, meaningful and rewarding work, career development opportunities, learning and development programs, study assistance, salary packaging and discounted gym memberships.

Our office is located in Barangaroo, Sydney, within walking distance of Wynyard Station.

Our commitment to diversity

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans, carers, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and encourage flexible working arrangements. While this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider flexible work options for the successful candidate.

Closing Date: Friday, 02 October 2026 [9.59am]

Please note that applications received via email will not be considered. Please apply using the ‘Apply now’ link below.

For general enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture at [e-mail]

For technical support, please contact [e-mail] or 1800 562 679