Strategic Community & Stakeholder Engagement Lead

SB Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Government seeks a Community and Stakeholder Engagement Specialist on a contract to 31 March 2027. You will lead strategic engagement across NSW and collaborate with government, industry and Aboriginal partners to inform decisions.

You will develop communications and engagement strategies, provide strategic advice to project teams, and use data and insights to measure impact. Travel and occasional after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering strategic communications and stakeholder engagement for complex, high-profile programs.
• Strong relationship-building across government, industry, community and Aboriginal partners, with culturally safe engagement practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, insight-led community and stakeholder engagement across NSW.
• Develop and deliver engagement and communications strategies that inform decisions and support outcomes.
• Provide strategic advice to leaders and project teams on engagement opportunities, risks and issues.
• Use research, data and insights to target activity, anticipate trends and measure impact.
• Create compelling stories and content that connect Transport’s vision to local priorities and benefits.
• Lead consultations, workshops, forums and events that build trust and capture community insights.
• Build strong relationships with government, industry, community and Aboriginal stakeholders.
• Support consistent, high-quality engagement practices and mentor team members.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship building

Writing and storytelling

Data and insights

Travel willingness

Education

Tertiary qualification

IAP2 Certification

Job description

NSW Government seeks a Community and Stakeholder Engagement Specialist on a contract to 31 March 2027. You will lead strategic engagement across NSW and collaborate with government, industry and Aboriginal partners to inform decisions.

You will develop communications and engagement strategies, provide strategic advice to project teams, and use data and insights to measure impact. Travel and occasional after-hours work may be required.