Stakeholder Engagement Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

MAP access

Salary packaging

Agreed absence day

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Job summary

NSW Rural Fire Service seeks a Stakeholder Engagement Officer to lead engagement activities for environmental contamination investigation and remediation. You will build trusted relationships with communities, landowners, regulators and government agencies to support informed decisions and positive project outcomes.

The role requires an experienced engagement professional who can simplify technical information for diverse audiences, develop engagement strategies, and facilitate meaningful

Qualifications

• Experienced stakeholder engagement professional with strong ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

• Attractive annual salary $118,562 - $131,233p.a. plus 12% superannuation
• Location: Statewide(flexible working arrangements considered)
• Preferred locations would be Sydney Olympic Park, Marsden Park or Newcastle/Hunter (Cameron Park, East Maitland, Bulga)

Looking for more information?

Why not reach out to our role expert, Jane Ehsman,A/Manager PFAS Programfor a confidential chat on***********@rfs.nsw.gov.auor 0438 674 ***.

Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference!

We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW.When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you! Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes.

What you’ll be doing:

The Stakeholder Engagement Officer leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of engagement activities associated with environmental contamination investigation, remediation, and management projects. The role involves building and maintaining positive relationships with affected communities, landowners, government agencies, regulators, industry representatives, and other key stakeholders.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

Experienced stakeholder engagement professional with a strong ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences. Demonstrates a 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.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access theRole Descriptionand our organisation structure.

Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting.

Why work for us?

• Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more
• Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family
• Salary packaging options available
• One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month
• Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses)
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!

Important recruitment Information

• Arecruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.
• We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.
• If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.
• The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework).The Capability application tool is designed to helpjob applicantsunderstand and use theNSW Public Sector Capability Frameworkwhen applying forjobswith the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.

Vacancy Reference: R26-374

This may not be the role for you, however you can check out other vacancies in the RFShere, or consider volunteering with your local Brigade.

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