Community Engagement Advisor (6 month contract)

Western Sydney Airport; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Western Sydney Airport seeks a site-based Community Engagement Coordinator to support operational readiness, engagement programs and stakeholder communications within the Corporate Affairs team. This 6-month max term role reports to the Executive Manager – Community.

You will coordinate forums, manage inquiries and deliver campaigns across construction and operations, building strong relationships with residents and businesses to reflect airport development goals.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' 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.
• Strong organisational, administration, and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and solution-focused approach with strong interpersonal skills.
• Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to undertake occasional out-of-hours and weekend work.
• IAP2 accreditation is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of community and stakeholder engagement programs, ensuring regulatory and project commitments.
• Coordinate community consultation activities, forums, meetings, communications, and engagement initiatives across construction and operational phases.
• Manage community enquiries and complaints, ensuring timely resolution and positive customer experience.
• Deliver community engagement campaigns, project notifications, and communications to keep stakeholders informed.
• Build and maintain relationships with residents, businesses, community groups and key stakeholders affected by airport development.
• Represent community interests by collaborating with internal teams and contributing to decisions affecting local communities.
• Identify engagement risks and opportunities, providing insights to support project outcomes.
• Support implementation of Corporate Affairs and Community Engagement strategies, programs, and initiatives.
• Champion safety, compliance, and best-practice engagement across all interactions.
• Contribute to a collaborative, agile team environment and support ad hoc projects as required.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communications

Presentation skills

Project coordination

Administrative skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience

Job description

This position sits within the Community function of the Corporate Affairs team, reporting to the Executive Manager – Community. It’s a site-based role with responsibility for coordination and support of operational readiness, operations and community engagement activities. Please note this is a 6-month maximum term position.

Key responsibilities

• Support the delivery of community and stakeholder engagement programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory and project commitments.
• Coordinate community consultation activities, forums, meetings, communications, and engagement initiatives across construction and operational phases.
• Manage community enquiries and complaints, ensuring timely resolution, continuous improvement of processes, and a positive customer experience.
• Deliver community engagement campaigns, project notifications, and communications that keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, businesses, community groups, and key stakeholders impacted by airport development and operations.
• Represent community interests by collaborating with internal teams and contributing to decisions that affect local communities.
• Identify engagement risks and opportunities, providing insights that support project outcomes and community expectations.
• Support the implementation of Corporate Affairs and Community Engagement strategies, programs, and initiatives.
• Champion safety, compliance, and best-practice engagement across all community interactions.
• Contribute to a collaborative, agile team environment, supporting ad hoc projects and activities as required.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.
• 3-4 years' 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, accessible messaging.
• Strong organisational, administration, and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and solution-focused approach, with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to organisational values.
• Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to undertake occasional out-of-hours and weekend work.
• IAP2 accreditation is highly regarded.

What We Offer

• At WSI you're not just joining a team — you're becoming part of a community that thrives on purpose, passion and possibility.
• We’re building a culture that brings out the best in people, empowering every individual to grow, contribute and shine.
• Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, we offer experiences that unlock your full potential.
• Our values power everything we do: Safety Because nothing matters more.
• Heart Our passion drives us in everything we do.
• Striving To be different and better.
• Achieving together We make it happen with collaboration
• Proudly working on Dharug land, we reflect the vibrant diversity of Western Sydney and welcome people from all backgrounds and abilities to be part of our journey.
• Please let us know if you require any adjustments to the application or recruitment process.
• There has never been a more exciting time to be part of WSI's team, collaborating to create the most dynamic and smart airport in Australia.
• One of the largest civil engineering projects undertaken in Australia for decades, Western Sydney Airport will open in 2026 as a full-service airport offering international, domestic and freight service.
• Our aim is to be the gateway of choice to Australia and the world – connecting people, places and opportunity.