Manager Engagement and Events

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) is seeking a Manager, Engagement and Events to lead end-to-end engagement programs and large-scale events for Bradfield City Centre. Based in Penrith, you will travel to Bradfield and shape strategy with autonomy, managing a small team and driving stakeholder engagement across government, peak bodies and communities.

You will design and deliver engagement initiatives that inform, involve and empower diverse audiences, ensuring

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Valid Driver’s license and willingness/ability to travel to locations not accessible by public transport.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end engagement programs and large-scale events within a complex and regulated environment.
• Design and deliver innovative engagement programs that inform, involve and empower stakeholders to contribute to Bradfield City's future.
• Build and sustain relationships across government, industry and community groups, and manage the First Building Discovery Centre as a flagship space.

Skills

Engagement design

Event management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Project coordination

Education

Tertiary qualification in communications/public relations/marketing

Job description

Support the future of NSW through meaningful work

• Lead engagement and events for one of the most significant urban development projects in NSW.
• Temporary full-time opportunity up to Nov 2027
• NSW office location based in Penrith with frequent travel to Bradfield
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $154,231 to $178,369 + super
  

This is a unique opportunity to lead engagement and events for a landmark project from the ground up — shaping how government, industry and community experience Bradfield City Centre as it's built. As Manager, Engagement and Events, you'll have real autonomy to design the strategy and see the programs you build play out in real time.

Leading a high-performing team, you'll design and deliver innovative, targeted engagement programs that inform, involve and empower stakeholders to genuinely contribute to Bradfield City's future. You'll build and sustain relationships across all levels of government, peak bodies and community groups, develop and deliver events that engage all sections of the develop and deliver events that engage all sections of the community, and manage the strategic use of the First Building Discovery Centre as a flagship space for connection and storytelling. Along the way, you'll drive continuous improvement, ,building the frameworks, tools and team capability that set the standard for public sector engagement excellence.

For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Manager Engagement and Events BDA

What you will bring to the role:

• Demonstrated experience managing the end-to-end design and design and delivery of engagement programs and large-scale events programs and large-scale events within a complex and regulated environment.
• The ability to translate complex information for different audiences, write persuasively, and create space for others to contribute to the conversation.
• Skill in building trust across government and industry, negotiating win-win outcomes, and bringing people together around a shared goal.
• Confidence to make autonomous decisions, own outcomes, and lead a small team (up to two direct reports).
• Experience managing project scope, stakeholder communication strategies and multiple interdependencies to keep ambitious programs on track.
  

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Valid Driver’s license and the willingness/ability to travel to locations not accessible by public transport
  

About Us

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

Shape your world in a place where you’re valued, included and heard.

Applications close Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Ash;ey Langton, Director Communications and Engagement on [e-mail].

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via [e-mail] or [phone] - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.