Senior Manager Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Projects

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) in NSW is seeking a Senior Manager Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Projects to lead engagement on transformative precinct projects that shape thriving communities across NSW. This permanent full-time role is based in Parramatta with hybrid working arrangements.

You will lead communications, community consultation and stakeholder engagement for NSW's most significant development projects, helping communities understand change and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, policy or related discipline.
• Willingness and capacity to travel to regional locations.
• Willingness to work outside core business hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement on transformational precinct projects shaping communities.
• Oversee communications, community consultation and stakeholder engagement.
• Help communities understand change and bring diverse voices into the conversation.
• Collaborate with government, industry and community stakeholders to support project delivery.

Skills

Outstanding stakeholder engagement

Exceptional communication & presenting

Strong problem-solving

Demonstrated leadership

Education

Tertiary qualifications in communications/public relations/policy

Job description

Senior Manager Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Projects

• Lead engagement on transformative precinct projects that shape thriving communities across NSW.
• Permanent full-time role with 35 hours per week.
• Paramatta based role with hybrid working arrangements.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $154,231 to $178,369 + super.

In this role you will Big projects shape the places where people live, work and connect.

In this role, you'll lead communications, community consultation and stakeholder engagement for some of NSW's most significant development projects.

You'll help communities understand change, bring diverse voices into the conversation and build confidence in projects that deliver lasting social, economic and environmental outcomes.

Working closely with government, industry and community stakeholders, you'll provide trusted advice, navigate complex issues and lead engagement strategies that support successful project delivery.

This role leads a lot of delicate engagement with community and different diversity groups.

About you

• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to build trusted relationships and align diverse interests to achieve positive project outcomes.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, persuasive messages for a range of audiences.
• Strong problem-solving capability, using sound judgement and strategic thinking to manage complex, sensitive and evolving issues.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, guiding teams and stakeholders to deliver shared outcomes while fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, policy or related discipline and/or relevant equivalent experience.
• Willingness and capacity to travel to regional locations, and to work outside of core business hours.

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.

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you’ll help shape lives and communities across NSW while growing your own career, supported by flexible work options, impactful projects and a collaborative, diverse team.

As a high-performing and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve, we value your lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we are committed to helping you thrive through flexible arrangements, workplace adjustments and a culture where everyone feels supported, connected and belongs.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability.

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.

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'.

Applications close: 11:55 PM , Tuesday, 3 November 2026 .

The interview for this role is due take place on the week of the 16th of November 2026.