CSE Specialist

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 142,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a CSE Specialist to design and deliver evidence-based engagement and communications strategies across complex programs, building trusted relationships with communities, government, industry and Aboriginal stakeholders.

Based in Sydney, NSW, this fixed-term full-time role leads inclusive engagement activities, coordinates content and storytelling, and uses data to strengthen participation, transparency and public confidence.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic engagement and communication skills across complex government programs.
• Experience leading stakeholder management and multi‑agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engagement and communications programs across projects.
• Lead consultation activities, manage issues and coordinate content.

Skills

Strategic engagement

Stakeholder management

Communications

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Job description

CSE Specialist

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020

Job reference number: 112125

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $141678.0-$158677.0

You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel.

Here's your chance to design and deliver efficient, customer-focused services that also enhance accessibility, sustainability and overall quality of living for more people than you've imagined.

In this role, you'll:

Working as part of a team delivering strategic, insight‑led community and stakeholder engagement services across Transport for NSW programs, projects and initiatives, this role will see you design, deliver and evaluate evidence‑based engagement and communications strategies, lead consultation activities, manage issues and risks, coordinate compelling content and storytelling, and use insights and data to strengthen participation, transparency and community confidence.

You will lead inclusive, insight-led engagement and communication activities in a complex, multi-stakeholder and politically sensitive environment, building trusted relationships across communities, government, industry and Aboriginal stakeholders to ensure diverse perspectives are heard, considered and reflected in decision‑making.

We have a number of Permanent and Temporary Fixed Term role available across the following areas;

Sydney - office locations CBD, Macquarie Park and Parramatta

North Region - office locations Newcastle & Grafton

West Region - office locations Parkes

Statewide – office locations negotiable from the above list

Your strong strategic engagement, communications , stakeholder‑management , analytical and relationship‑building skills formed across complex, high‑profile programs or projects within government, infrastructure or related environments will see you excel in managing diverse stakeholder expectations, translating complex technical , delivering meaningful engagement programs, supporting project and policy outcomes, and responding to emerging issues to build trust, transparency and community confidence.

You a re recogni s ed as a credible and influential engagement professional and trusted communicator, skilled at designing and facilitating engagement activities and creating clear, accessible content that connects with diverse audiences, and experienced in building partnerships across government, industry, community and Aboriginal stakeholders.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers .

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday 21 October 2026

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Transport acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the country on which we work, their traditions, culture and a shared history and identity. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continued connection to country.