Strategic Communications & Engagement Lead

NSW Public Service Commission; Sydney; On-site; AUD 142,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Communications & Engagement Specialist in Sydney to lead end-to-end plans for strategic initiatives, including The Connecting NSW strategy. You’ll deliver high-quality communications for complex programs, coordinate across divisions and specialist teams, and translate enterprise priorities into audience-focused messaging.

You’ll provide trusted strategic advice, manage stakeholders, and support crisis communications to safeguard public trust.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex projects from planning to delivery.
• Ability to coordinate stakeholders and dependencies.
• Experience planning and delivering livestreams or high‑profile events.
• Provide clear, practical communications advice.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement end-to-end communication plans for strategic initiatives.
• Translate Transport’s priorities into audience-led communications across divisions.
• Support crisis and emergency communications with NSW Government agencies and internal teams.
• Provide trusted strategic advice and manage multiple workstreams to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Strategic communications

Project management

Stakeholder management

Crisis communications

Job description

Transport for NSW is seeking a Communications & Engagement Specialist in Sydney to lead end-to-end plans for strategic initiatives, including The Connecting NSW strategy. You’ll deliver high-quality communications for complex programs, coordinate across divisions and specialist teams, and translate enterprise priorities into audience-focused messaging.

You’ll provide trusted strategic advice, manage stakeholders, and support crisis communications to safeguard public trust.