Strategic Stakeholder Engagement Lead

Department of Education; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education seeks a Senior Project Officer, Stakeholder Engagement, to lead development and delivery of stakeholder engagement strategies across the Academy. You will work with executive and priority stakeholders in a fast-moving CEO office, delivering coordinated engagement activities and high-quality communications.

This fixed-term full-time role runs 01 January 2027 to 31 December 2027, with responsibilities spanning strategy development, advisory support, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years stakeholder engagement experience essential.
• Relevant qualification in stakeholder engagement and/or communications desirable.
• Experience engaging senior executives and priority stakeholders.
• Ability to influence and advise at executive level.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and coordination of stakeholder engagement strategies and assets.
• Provide high-quality advice to internal/external stakeholders to support engagement functions.
• Ensure alignment and consistency of engagement activities across the Academy.
• Develop engaging materials and communications; identify opportunities to strengthen relationships.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Influencing/advisory

Relationship management

Written & verbal communication

Education

Stakeholder engagement/communications qualification

Job description

The Department of Education seeks a Senior Project Officer, Stakeholder Engagement, to lead development and delivery of stakeholder engagement strategies across the Academy. You will work with executive and priority stakeholders in a fast-moving CEO office, delivering coordinated engagement activities and high-quality communications.

This fixed-term full-time role runs 01 January 2027 to 31 December 2027, with responsibilities spanning strategy development, advisory support, and