Strategic Communications & Crisis Leader - Engagement & Impact

Transport for NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Senior Manager Strategic Communications and Engagement to shape and lead communications across NSW. You will guide central strategic and crisis communications during major incidents and government responses, ensuring consistent messaging and alignment across Transport's diverse divisions.

You will oversee programs, build two high-performing teams, and cultivate trusted senior-level relationships.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership with experience delivering strategic and crisis communications in complex, high-profile environments.
• Led enterprise-wide communications programs and advised senior executives and government stakeholders.
• Strong judgement and influencing skills across large organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Transport's central strategic and crisis communications function during incidents and government responses.
• Drive enterprise-wide communications planning and alignment across divisions.
• Oversee delivery of programs like Connecting NSW Strategy and enterprise-wide communications priorities.
• Lead and develop two high-performing teams and foster excellence in delivery.
• Build trusted relationships with executives, stakeholders and partner agencies.

Skills

Strategic communications

Crisis communications

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Government relations

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Transport for NSW is seeking a Senior Manager Strategic Communications and Engagement to shape and lead communications across NSW. You will guide central strategic and crisis communications during major incidents and government responses, ensuring consistent messaging and alignment across Transport's diverse divisions.

You will oversee programs, build two high-performing teams, and cultivate trusted senior-level relationships.