Community Engagement & Communications Advisor

Seymour Whyte; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Seymour Whyte is seeking a Community Engagement Communications Advisor in Parramatta with hybrid work options. You will lead communications, community consultation and stakeholder engagement for major NSW precinct projects, translating complex changes into accessible messaging for diverse communities.

You'll work with government, industry and community stakeholders to shape engagement strategies, manage sensitive issues and support successful project delivery, travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills and ability to build trusted relationships.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Strong problem-solving capability and strategic thinking.
• Demonstrated leadership experience guiding teams and stakeholders.
• Willingness and capacity to travel regionally for project engagement.

Responsibilities

• Represent PDNSW at community forums and public engagement activities.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and communication for significant projects.
• Build and maintain relationships across government, industry and community groups.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication & presentation

Problem solving

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Tertiary qualifications in communications or PR

Job description

Community Engagement Communications Advisor

• Lead engagement on transformative precinct projects that shape thriving communities across NSW.
• Permanent full-time role with 35 hours per week
• Parramatta based role with hybrid working arrangements
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $154,231 to $178,369 + super

In this role you will

Big projects shape the places where people live, work and connect. In this role, you'll lead communications, community consultation and stakeholder engagement for some of NSW's most significant development projects. You'll help communities understand change, bring diverse voices into the conversation and build confidence in projects that deliver lasting social, economic and environmental outcomes.

Working closely with government, industry and community stakeholders, you'll provide trusted advice, navigate complex issues and lead engagement strategies that support successful project delivery. This is an opportunity to influence outcomes, strengthen community connections and help shape the future of NSW.

• Represent PDNSW at community forums, stakeholder meetings and public engagement activities relating to significant development projects, communicating approved positions, responding sensitively to complex and contentious issues, and ensuring emerging safety, wellbeing and reputational risks are appropriately managed and escalated.
• Establish and maintain influential relationships across government, industry, community and other stakeholder groups to anticipate emerging concerns, identify opportunities for collaboration and build support for PDNSW projects and positions.
• Lead cross-agency coordination and processes to resolve complex issues, align objectives and ensure partnership arrangements comply with NSW Government policy, probity and legislative requirements.

This role leads a lot of delicate engagement with community and different diversity groups.

• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to build trusted relationships and align diverse interests to achieve positive project outcomes.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, persuasive messages for a range of audiences.
• Strong problem-solving capability, using sound judgement and strategic thinking to manage complex, sensitive and evolving issues.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, guiding teams and stakeholders to deliver shared outcomes while fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, policy or related discipline and/or relevant equivalent experience.
• Willingness and capacity to travel to regional locations, and to work outside of core business hours.

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you’ll help shape lives and communities across NSW while growing your own career, supported by flexible work options, impactful projects and a collaborative, diverse team. As a high-performing and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve, we value your lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we are committed to helping you thrive through flexible arrangements, workplace adjustments and a culture where everyone feels supported, connected and belongs.

Applications close: 11:55 PM , Tuesday, 3 November 2026 . Pleasenote, there will be an additional targeted question related to this position at the end of your application form.

The interview for this role is due to take place on the week of the 16th of November 2026.

For more information about the role, please contact Brooke Wilson at

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.