Senior Engagement Advisor

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking a Senior Engagement Advisor in Parramatta. This permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week) focuses on strategic stakeholder engagement across a large portfolio, delivering frameworks, governance and tools that improve statewide outcomes.

You will develop engagement strategies, advise on complex programs and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engagement practices across the Department.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and delivering stakeholder engagement, communications or business improvement strategies within a complex organisation.
• Ability to plan and implement engagement activities across multiple teams and programs.
• Strong relationship-building, coordination and advisory skills to drive consistent engagement outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop engagement strategies, frameworks and tools that support department programs.
• Provide strategic advice on complex programs and engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate engagement networks and drive continuous improvement in engagement practices.
• Support delivery of meaningful engagement outcomes across government stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communications strategy

Business improvement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in communications or stakeholder engagement

Job description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Influence stakeholder engagement across one of NSW's largest environment portfolios by developing frameworks, governance approaches, systems and strategies that support high-profile programs and statewide outcomes.
• Permanent, full-time opportunity (35 hours per week)
• Parramatta office location, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 to $146,945 + super
  

Our Corporate Affairs team is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Engagement Advisor to support department-wide stakeholder engagement. The role provides strategic advice and drives initiatives that improve how engagement is planned, coordinated and delivered across the Department.

The Senior Engagement Advisor provides stakeholder engagement expertise across DCCEEW. You will develop engagement strategies, frameworks and tools, provide advice on complex programs, and support initiatives that improve the consistency and effectiveness of engagement across the Department.

You’ll help deliver meaningful engagement outcomes by working with stakeholders across government to improve engagement practices, coordinate engagement networks, and embed best practice approaches through guidance and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

You have experience developing and delivering stakeholder engagement, communications or business improvement strategies within a complex organisation and can translate strategic priorities into practical frameworks, tools, systems and approaches that deliver better outcomes. You understand how to plan and implement engagement activities, coordinate programs across multiple teams and business areas, and build organisational capability through practical tools, guidance and advice. You are skilled at identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and driving initiatives that enhance the consistency, visibility and effectiveness of engagement across an organisation.

You build strong relationships, communicate confidently with diverse stakeholders and can navigate competing priorities and sensitive issues. You're collaborative, solutions-focused and organised, with the ability to bring people together, influence outcomes, manage projects effectively and deliver quality results.

Knowledge and experience

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing and implementing business improvement strategies
• Experience in developing and implementing strategies with a focus on communications and stakeholder engagement.
  
• Tertiary qualifications in communications, stakeholder engagement or relevant discipline and/or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Current NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel as required.
  

For more information read the full Role Description: 552537 - Role Description.docx

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

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.

Applications close Wednesday 23rd September 2026 at 11:55PM.

A recruitment 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.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.
  

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing [e-mail] or contacting Gabriella Schulzer on 9585 6521 (please mention reference number 552537).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at [e-mail] for a yarn.

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