Executive Director, Community Engagement

Everi Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Wellbeing programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The Premier's Department in Sydney seeks an Executive Director, Community Engagement, a high-profile senior role within the Delivery & Engagement Group. You will shape how the NSW Government connects with communities and guide priorities across media, strategic communications, major events, protocol and internal engagement.

As a member of the senior leadership team you will set strategic directions, lead multidisciplinary teams, anticipate issues, inform responsive communications, and deliver

Qualifications

• Extensive senior executive experience in strategic communications and engagement in a high-profile environment.
• Ability to interpret community sentiment and provide trusted advice to senior decision-makers.
• Proven track record coordinating multi‑agency initiatives and balancing competing priorities.
• Experience overseeing major public events and protocol activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications, community engagement, media, and stakeholder engagement across government.
• Develop and implement programs to engage with diverse communities and across agencies.
• Set strategic directions and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver time-critical priorities.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Public affairs

Event management

Government acumen

Crisis/risks handling

Tools

Media relations tools

Communication analytics

Job description

Job Description

• Lead high-profile communications, events and engagement at the heart of NSW Government
• Engage stakeholders across government to drive communication and engagement initiatives that support the priorities of the Premier and NSW Government
• Apply your experience managing crises, emerging risks and competing priorities in high-profile environments
• Ongoing full-time Band 2 Senior Executive role based in Martin Place, Sydney

About the Role

This is a high-profile executive opportunity within the Community Engagement Branch of the Delivery & Engagement Group. As Executive Director, Community Engagement, you will shape how the Premier's Department connects with communities and communicates the priorities of the NSW Government. You will lead a broad portfolio spanning media, strategic communications, community and stakeholder engagement, major events coordination, protocol functions and internal engagement.

You will use community insights, evidence and emerging trends to anticipate issues, identify opportunities, and inform responsive communications and engagement initiatives. You will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of programs and initiatives to engage with community, diverse stakeholders and across government.

As a member of the Delivery and Engagement Group's senior leadership team, you will set clear strategic directions, lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure the branch is equipped to deliver sensitive, visible and time-critical priorities.

To learn more about the role, please review the Role Description.

About You:

• Strategic communications and engagement: You bring extensive senior executive experience leading complex communications, community engagement, media, stakeholders management or public affairs functions in a high-profile environment
• Government and community insight: You can interpret community sentiment, emerging issues and evidence to provide clear, timely and trusted advice to senior decision-makers
• Whole-of-government leadership: You have a strong track record of coordinating complex initiatives across agencies and diverse range of stakeholders, balancing competing priorities and delivering shared outcomes
• Events and protocol: You bring experience overseeing major public events and commemorations, official visits and protocol activities
• Contemporary engagement: You understand emerging trends in media, digital platforms and community engagement and can translate these into practical opportunities to strengthen how government connects with citizens
• Machinery of Government: You have a proven ability to lead and align complex, multi-agency initiatives, underpinned by strong government acumen and a deep understanding of Cabinet and legislative processes

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
• Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, Fitness Passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network, The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier's Department.

Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at [e-mail], or reaching out to the hiring manager.