Strategic Rail Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Lead

HR Partners; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Partners is seeking an EL2 Senior Manager Communications and Engagement in Canberra to lead high-profile community engagement and strategic communications for a major east coast rail infrastructure project. The role operates within a Commonwealth transport infrastructure authority, offering broad autonomy to shape engagement strategies and manage complex approvals.

You will provide executive level reporting, guide multidisciplinary teams, and navigate sensitive stakeholder discussions with

Responsibilities

• Lead high profile community engagement and strategic communications for major east coast rail infrastructure.
• Strategic lead for complex community engagement initiatives
• Drive social licence and manage sensitive stakeholder issues
• Executive level reporting and cross-functional team leadership

Job description

HR Partners is seeking an EL2 Senior Manager Communications and Engagement in Canberra to lead high-profile community engagement and strategic communications for a major east coast rail infrastructure project. The role operates within a Commonwealth transport infrastructure authority, offering broad autonomy to shape engagement strategies and manage complex approvals.

You will provide executive level reporting, guide multidisciplinary teams, and navigate sensitive stakeholder discussions with