Manager Stakeholder Engagement & Communications

Lotuspeople.Com.Au; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing benefit

Leave days during shutdown

Additional annual leave option

Special leave

Job summary

Lotus People in Sydney is seeking a Manager for Stakeholder Engagement & Communications to lead high-impact external engagement across government, industry and key partners. You will oversee briefing materials, speaking points, events and announcements to ensure engagements are polished, purposeful and aligned with strategic priorities.

This role requires strong stakeholder relationship skills, 5+ years in related roles, and a track record of delivering executive-level communications and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in stakeholder coordination, external affairs, communications, executive engagement or a related role.
• Experience within a government or corporate environment highly regarded.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in communications, business, public administration, events management or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting stakeholder engagement, external engagements, industry forums or events.
• Exceptional organisation and time management skills, with confidence managing competing priorities and changing requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare polished executive-level materials.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong logistical coordination capability.
• Proven ability to build productive relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder engagement planning aligned with organisational priorities and engagement strategies.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen engagement with government, industry, sector organisations and delivery partners.
• Coordinate ministerial, executive and stakeholder engagements, including site visits, roundtables, speaking opportunities and events.
• Prepare high-quality briefing notes, speaking points, presentations, briefing packs and supporting collateral.
• Manage approvals, protocols, risks and dependencies across external engagement activity.
• Coordinate stakeholders and internal teams around key project milestones, announcements and engagement opportunities.
• Drive consistent implementation of brand and engagement guidelines across stakeholder-facing activity.
• Build understanding and adoption of brand guidelines through practical advice, tools and support.
• Track engagement outcomes, commitments and follow-up actions to ensure appropriate progression.
• Maintain oversight of upcoming milestones and proactively escalates risks, sensitivities and approval issues.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure stakeholder activity, communications and brand outputs are coordinated and consistent.
• Provide regular updates and advice on engagement activity, event delivery, approvals, risks and emerging priorities.

Skills

Stakeholder coordination

External affairs

Executive engagement

Communications

Written communication

Event coordination

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Title

Manager Stakeholder Engagement & Communications

Location: Sydney

Salary: $140,000 Package

Contract: Permanent opportunity

Working Arrangement: 3 days in the Office, 2 days wfh

Reporting To: Associate Director, External Affairs & Industry Engagement

Direct Reports: None

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Join a purpose-led Australian organisation working at the intersection of government, industry and community to deliver meaningful outcomes nationwide. With a strong focus on collaboration, integrity and excellence, this organisation brings together partners and stakeholders to support significant programs and initiatives. You’ll be part of a professional, inclusive environment where strong relationships and quality outcomes are genuinely valued.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a high-impact coordination role supporting strategic engagement across government, industry and key partners. You’ll manage external engagement opportunities, executive preparedness, stakeholder activity and major project milestones, working closely with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders. From briefing materials and speaking points to events and announcements, you’ll ensure every engagement is polished, purposeful and aligned.

DUTIES

• Lead stakeholder engagement planning aligned with organisational priorities and engagement strategies
• Identify opportunities to strengthen engagement with government, industry, sector organisations and delivery partners
• Coordinate ministerial, executive and stakeholder engagements, including site visits, roundtables, speaking opportunities and events
• Prepare high-quality briefing notes, speaking points, presentations, briefing packs and supporting collateral
• Manage approvals, protocols, risks and dependencies across external engagement activity
• Coordinate stakeholders and internal teams around key project milestones, announcements and engagement opportunities
• Drive consistent implementation of brand and engagement guidelines across stakeholder-facing activity
• Build understanding and adoption of brand guidelines through practical advice, tools and support
• Track engagement outcomes, commitments and follow-up actions to ensure appropriate progression
• Maintain oversight of upcoming milestones and proactively escalates risks, sensitivities and approval issues
• Collaborate across teams to ensure stakeholder activity, communications and brand outputs are coordinated and consistent
• Provide regular updates and advice on engagement activity, event delivery, approvals, risks and emerging priorities

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in stakeholder coordination, external affairs, communications, executive engagement or a related role
• Experience within a government or corporate environment highly regarded
• Relevant tertiary qualification in communications, business, public administration, events management or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting stakeholder engagement, external engagements, industry forums or events
• Exceptional organisation and time management skills, with confidence managing competing priorities and changing requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare polished executive-level materials
• Excellent attention to detail and strong logistical coordination capability
• Proven ability to build productive relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency across Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• A collaborative approach with the ability to identify, manage and escalated risks appropriately.

BENEFITS

• Competitive $140,400 remuneration package
• Hybrid working with WFH flexibility
• High-profile events and stakeholder exposure
• $500 annual wellbeing benefit following probation
• Three gifted leave days during the Christmas/New Year shutdown
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave and swap public holidays
• Five days of special leave annually, subject to relevant criteria
• EAP, income protection and paid parental leave benefits subject to eligibility
• Varied, visible work in a growing and collaborative team

EEO & Diversity Statement

At Lotus People, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will ensure a fair and equitable recruitment process.

Additional Information

Location: Sydney