Strategic Engagement & Communications Specialist

Transport for NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW seeks a seasoned engagement professional to design and deliver strategic, evidence‑led engagement and communications across major programs. You will lead stakeholder consultation, manage issues, and coordinate compelling content that informs decision‑making with diverse voices.

The role focuses on building trusted relationships across government, industry and Aboriginal communities, ensuring transparency and strong community confidence in outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic engagement, communications, stakeholder-management and analytical abilities formed across complex programs.
• Ability to translate complex technical content into accessible material for diverse audiences.
• Experience building partnerships across government, industry and communities.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and evaluate evidence-based engagement and communications strategies.
• Lead consultation activities, manage issues and risks, and coordinate content and storytelling.
• Use insights and data to strengthen participation, transparency and community confidence.

Skills

Strategic engagement

Stakeholder management

Communications

Relationship building

Job description

Transport for NSW seeks a seasoned engagement professional to design and deliver strategic, evidence‑led engagement and communications across major programs. You will lead stakeholder consultation, manage issues, and coordinate compelling content that informs decision‑making with diverse voices.

The role focuses on building trusted relationships across government, industry and Aboriginal communities, ensuring transparency and strong community confidence in outcomes.