Stakeholder Engagement Lead – Environmental Projects

NSW Rural Fire Service; Parramatta, Sydney, Newcastle; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Annual leave 4 weeks

MAP access

Salary packaging

Agreed absence day

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Job summary

NSW Rural Fire Service is seeking a Stakeholder Engagement Officer to lead planning, coordination and delivery of engagement activities related to environmental contamination investigation, remediation and management projects. You will build trust with communities, landowners, regulators and government agencies to support informed decisions and positive outcomes.

In this role, you’ll work across NSW with flexible arrangements, with preferred locations Sydney Olympic Park, Marsden Park or

Qualifications

• Experienced stakeholder engagement professional with a strong ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proven track record in managing community, government, industry, and regulatory stakeholder relationships.
• Skilled in developing engagement strategies, facilitating meaningful consultation, addressing community concerns, and delivering clear, transparent communications that support informed decision-making and positive project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of engagement activities for environmental contamination investigation, remediation, and management projects.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with affected communities, landowners, government agencies, regulators, industry representatives, and other key stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Relationship management

Job description

NSW Rural Fire Service is seeking a Stakeholder Engagement Officer to lead planning, coordination and delivery of engagement activities related to environmental contamination investigation, remediation and management projects. You will build trust with communities, landowners, regulators and government agencies to support informed decisions and positive outcomes.

In this role, you’ll work across NSW with flexible arrangements, with preferred locations Sydney Olympic Park, Marsden Park or