Senior Specialist, Industry Communications

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 163,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport For NSW is seeking a Senior Specialist, Industry Communications to lead the delivery of industry development communications and engagement across Infrastructure, Projects & Engineering in Sydney.

The role focuses on developing high-quality written content, advising best practice for engagement, and providing strategic communications guidance to senior leaders to keep stakeholders informed and connected. This fixed-term opportunity ends 01 October 2027 and is based in Sydney, NSW.

Qualifications

• You are an experienced communications professional capable of independent work.
• You will tailor messaging for diverse audiences, including industry stakeholders and senior executives.
• You will manage multiple priorities and provide strategic guidance on engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of industry development communications and engagement across Infrastructure, Projects & Engineering.
• Develop high-quality written content and advise best practice for engagement and consultation.
• Provide strategic communications advice to senior leaders to keep stakeholders informed and connected.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Strategic communications

Project planning

Autonomy

Relationship management

Job description

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Senior Specialist, Industry Communications (up to 12 Months Temporary Opportunity)

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Job reference number: 111766

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $163145.0-$182721.0

You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you'll:

Lead the delivery of industry development communications and engagement activities across Infrastructure, Projects & Engineering, working with internal teams, industry associations, contractors and external stakeholders. You’ll develop a range of high-quality written content, advise best practice for engagement and consultation activities, and provide strategic communications advice to senior leaders, helping ensure stakeholders are informed, engaged and connected to key initiatives and priorities.

This is a fixed term position ending 01.10.2027 based in Sydney, NSW.

About you

You are an experienced communications and engagement professional who is confident working independently and building strong relationships across complex stakeholder environments. You bring excellent written communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to tailor messaging for audiences ranging from industry stakeholders through to senior executives.

You’ll bring:

• Strong experience developing and delivering communications and stakeholder engagement activities across a diverse organisation.
• Excellent writing and content development skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging messaging.
• Experience engaging external stakeholders, industry groups and senior leaders, as well as managing relationships across internal teams.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the confidence to provide strategic communications advice to senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge or experience within infrastructure, construction or a similarly complex industry environment would be advantageous.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers .

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

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