Hybrid Community Engagement Specialist for Impact Delivery

ThinkHQ; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace

Family-friendly culture

Part-time options

Job summary

Think HQ is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist in Sydney to support projects from early planning through delivery. You’ll coordinate with community organisations, help organise consultations and workshops, keep stakeholders informed, and ensure practical project pieces stay on track.

We value 2–3 years’ experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and a drive to grow into a more experienced engagement practitioner. This role offers hybrid work and flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in community engagement or related field.
• Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Highly organised with excellent coordination and administrative capability.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, organisations and networks.
• Support planning and delivery of community engagement activities across projects.
• Recruit and coordinate participants for consultations, interviews, focus groups and workshops.
• Coordinate case studies, ambassadors and subject matter experts.
• Facilitate community discussions and engagement activities.
• Ensure engagement activities are culturally responsive and well organised.
• Coordinate engagement activities across client projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
• Prepare stakeholder lists, contact databases and engagement materials.
• Manage schedules, logistics and communications for events.
• Maintain CRM records and project documentation.
• Support reporting, evaluation and project administration.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver high-quality engagement activities.
• Share insights with the broader project team.
• Support proposal development and business development where required.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Organisation

Coordination

Teamwork

Travel willingness

CRM experience

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Think HQ is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist in Sydney to support projects from early planning through delivery. You’ll coordinate with community organisations, help organise consultations and workshops, keep stakeholders informed, and ensure practical project pieces stay on track.

We value 2–3 years’ experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and a drive to grow into a more experienced engagement practitioner. This role offers hybrid work and flexible arrangements.