Executive Manager, Community leads WSI's community engagement strategy, ensuring transparency, accessibility and accountability while building awareness, understanding and support for airport operations. Reporting to the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, the role develops and delivers innovative engagement and communication programs that keep communities informed and connected to WSI. Using a proactive, insight-led approach, it strengthens WSI's reputation and supports the airport's broader role in driving social and economic growth in the region.
The position provides strategic leadership across WSI, delivery partners and community stakeholders, fostering trusted relationships and promoting open, timely and transparent engagement around key airport developments. The role also leads community engagement and partnership programs to help local communities benefit from opportunities created by WSI and the surrounding precinct, ensuring outcomes are achieved through strong collaboration, stakeholder alignment and a balanced approach to community needs.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and influence the delivery of community engagement and partnerships agenda aligned to the scale and significance of WSI.
Apply strong understanding of Western Sydney's business, community and stakeholder landscape to establish high-impact partnerships that maximise community and outcomes.
Proactively manage reputational risk, ensuring all engagement and partnership activities deliver consistent, positive outcomes.
Manage the Community Aviation Consultative Group which is a statutorily required body with an independent chair, required under the Airport Act.
Lead partnerships with key stakeholders and oversee STEM scholarship initiatives across schools.
Accountable for driving engagement with First Nations communities in Western Sydney as a core pillar of the sustainability agenda, including delivery of the Muru training and employment pathways program in partnership with suppliers, security contractors, border agencies, and airport commercial partners.




Represent WSI externally, strengthening relationships with community members, partners and stakeholders.
Build and maintain strong internal relationships, including with senior leaders, to drive alignment, trust and support for community-focused initiatives.
Oversee the planning and delivery of high-quality, safe community events that enhance the airports visibility and reputation.
Lead the development and implementation of evaluation and reporting frameworks to measure engagement effectiveness, track sentiment and demonstrate return on investment.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory obligations relating to community and stakeholder engagement.
Lead and develop the Community Engagement team, driving performance, accountability and alignment with organisational priorities.
Manage team plans, budgets and risk frameworks, ensuring strong governance, cost control and continuous improvement.
Champion a strong safety culture, prioritising the safety of employees, partners and the community in all activities.
About you
Tertiary degree qualification or equivalent relevant industry experience.
At least 10 years of experience in community and/or stakeholder engagement, with recent years at a leadership level.
Outstanding leadership skills and demonstrated experience inspiring and empowering team members to achieve qualified excellence.
Excellent skills and experience building trusting and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, with empathy, integrity and authenticity.




Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated experience applying these skills to engage and influence a range of community and stakeholder audiences regarding complex issues.
Ability to negotiate and influence effectively.
Proven capability in effective communication, building business insights, a highly analytical and organised approach, and the ability to execute on work effectively and independently.
A keen sense of initiative by being a self-starter, with a proactive approach to tasks and collaborations.
Have a quality-orientation that's focused on proactivity and accuracy.
A forward-thinking mindset that integrates AI and emerging technology to drive positive workflows and strategic outcomes.
Ability to deal with ambiguity, complexity and critical thinking, taking an enterprise approach with strategic awareness, customer focused and outcome orientation.
High proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office packages.
Excellent record keeping, time-management and project management skills.
Highly organized with strong planning skills, aligning and adaptability skills to manage conflicting priorities.
Extensive customer service/client service experience with demonstrated ability to liaise with a diverse stakeholder.
What We Offer
At WSI you're not just joining a team — you're becoming part of a community that thrives on purpose, passion and possibility. We're building a culture that brings out the best in people, empowering every individual to grow, contribute and shine. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, we offer experiences that unlock your full potential. Our values power everything we do: Safety Because nothing matters more. Heart Our passion drives us in everything we do. Striving To be different and better. Achieving together We make it happen with collaboration. Proudly working on Dharug land, we reflect the vibrant diversity of Western Sydney and welcome people from all backgrounds and abilities to be part of our journey.
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📌 Executive Manager - Community (New South Wales)
🏢 Western Sydney Airport
📍 New South Wales