Senior Stakeholder Engagement & Communications Lead — Hybrid

Lotus People; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

PDNSW is seeking a Senior Stakeholder Engagement Communications Lead to drive engagement on major NSW precinct projects from Parramatta with hybrid working arrangements. The role oversees communications, community consultation and stakeholder engagement to shape social, economic and environmental outcomes.

You will partner with government, industry and communities, lead engagement strategies, and provide trusted advice while navigating complex issues and ensuring timely delivery of key

Qualifications

• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills enabling trusted relationships across diverse groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of translating complex information for varied audiences.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to convey messages clearly and persuasively.

Responsibilities

• Represent PDNSW at community forums and stakeholder meetings, communicating approved positions.
• Establish and maintain relationships across government, industry, and community stakeholders to support projects.
• Lead cross‑agency coordination and ensure processes comply with policy and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Presentation

Leadership

Policy knowledge

Public relations

Travel flexibility

Education

Public relations / communications degree

Job description

Senior Stakeholder Engagement Communications Lead Hybrid

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 is an opportunity to influence outcomes, strengthen community connections and help shape the future of NSW.

• Represent PDNSW at community forums, stakeholder meetings and public engagement activities relating to significant development projects, communicating approved positions, responding sensitively to complex and contentious issues, and ensuring emerging safety, wellbeing and reputational risks are appropriately managed and escalated.
• Establish and maintain influential relationships across government, industry, community and other stakeholder groups to anticipate emerging concerns, identify opportunities for collaboration and build support for PDNSW projects and positions.
• Lead cross-agency coordination and processes to resolve complex issues, align objectives and ensure partnership arrangements comply with NSW Government policy, probity and legislative requirements.

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

• 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.
• 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.

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 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 or - 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.

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

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

For more information about the role, please contact Brooke Wilson at [email protected]