Community Engagement Specialist - 6-Month Contract

Western Sydney International Airport; Luddenham; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discounts

Travel discounts

Gym discounts

Pool access

Novated car leasing

Additional leave

Job summary

Western Sydney International Airport is seeking a Community Engagement Advisor for a 6-month maximum term, site-based within the Corporate Affairs team. You will coordinate community engagement activities, respond to inquiries, and build strong relationships with residents, businesses and groups impacted by airport development and operations.

This role requires 3–4 years in community engagement or related fields, excellent communication skills, and a current NSW Driver Licence.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years' experience in community engagement, stakeholder relations, communications, or corporate affairs, ideally within infrastructure or major projects.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver community engagement and communication materials for diverse audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with internal and external groups.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with ability to translate complex information into clear messaging.
• 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 are met.
• Coordinate community consultation activities, forums, meetings, communications, and engagement initiatives across construction and operational phases.
• Manage community enquiries and complaints with timely resolution and process improvement.
• Deliver community engagement campaigns and project notifications to inform stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with residents, businesses, and community groups affected by airport development and operations.
• Represent community interests by collaborating with internal teams and contributing to decisions affecting local communities.
• Identify engagement risks and opportunities to support project outcomes and community expectations.
• Support implementation of Corporate Affairs and Community Engagement strategies and initiatives.
• Champion safety, compliance, and best-practice engagement across all interactions.
• Contribute to a collaborative, agile team environment and support ad hoc projects.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Organisation

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

IAP2 accreditation

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Western Sydney International Airport is seeking a Community Engagement Advisor for a 6-month maximum term, site-based within the Corporate Affairs team. You will coordinate community engagement activities, respond to inquiries, and build strong relationships with residents, businesses and groups impacted by airport development and operations.

This role requires 3–4 years in community engagement or related fields, excellent communication skills, and a current NSW Driver Licence.