EL2 Senior Manager Communications and Engagement

Randstad; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an EL2 Senior Manager Communications and Engagement to lead community engagement and strategic communications for a major rail infrastructure program in Canberra. You will drive social licence and advise executive leadership while guiding cross-functional teams through planning approvals and property acquisition.

The role demands a proven track record in stakeholder engagement on large projects, deep regulatory understanding, and strong leadership to maintain stakeholder

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading community and stakeholder engagement on major infrastructure projects.
• Deep expertise navigating statutory approvals, land acquisition, and complex community sentiment.
• High level communication capabilities, with experience advising executive leaders, boards, and government stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, fostering team performance, accountability, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead high profile community engagement and strategic communications for major east coast rail infrastructure.
• Strategic lead for complex community engagement initiatives and social licence management.
• Executive level reporting and cross-functional team leadership.
• Shape engagement strategies through complex planning approvals and property acquisition phases.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic communications

Leadership

Executive advisory

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Tertiary qualifications in communications, engagement, or public affairs

Job description

EL2 Senior Manager Communications and Engagement

Lead high profile community engagement and strategic communications for major east coast rail infrastructure.

Strategic lead for complex community engagement initiatives

Drive social licence and manage sensitive stakeholder issues

Executive level reporting and cross-functional team leadership

The Role

Positioned within a leading Commonwealth transport infrastructure authority, this strategic leadership opportunity oversees community and stakeholder engagement for a major rail network program. Operating with broad operational autonomy, you will shape engagement strategies, preserve social licence, and guide multidisciplinary teams through complex planning approvals and property acquisition phases. You will serve as a key advisor to executive leadership and board stakeholders, navigating sensitive discussions with diplomacy and commercial clarity.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven track record leading community and stakeholder engagement on major infrastructure projects
• Deep expertise navigating statutory approvals, land acquisition, and complex community sentiment
• High level communication capabilities, with experience advising executive leaders, boards, and government stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership capability, fostering team performance, accountability, and continuous learning
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, engagement, or public affairs