About us

Skills Insight is a national not-for-profit Jobs and Skills Council, appointed by the Australian Government. We work with industry stakeholders across agribusiness, fibre, furnishing, food, animal and environment care to shape skills and training that meet the needs of today and tomorrow.

We are collaborative, curious and people-focused. Our team thrives on openness, trust, and respect – and we’re now looking for someone who shares these values to help us deliver work that shapes the national Vocational Education Training system.

About the role

Reporting to the Executive Director of Research and Engagement, the Engagement Strategy Lead designs and delivers Skills Insight’s stakeholder engagement strategy. You turn engagement priorities into clear plans, coordinated activity and measurable outcomes.

You work with Research and Workforce Planning, Engagement, Communications, Project Delivery and Corporate Services so stakeholder work stays aligned and on track. The role blends strategy and delivery: plans, briefs, reports and advice, plus coordination, governance support and follow-through on agreed priorities.

You strengthen engagement, remove barriers, connect contributors and support accountability. You also support stakeholder forums and governance so decisions and insights become practical results. The role needs sound judgement, political awareness and the confidence to influence where engagement delivery is at risk.

They Key role responsibilities are:

Lead and improve the stakeholder engagement strategy and related delivery plans.

Coordinate Industry Advisory Panels, the Stakeholder Forum and other engagement governance.

Build strong relationships with government, industry and tripartite stakeholders.

Coordinate cross-team engagement initiatives so priorities and deliverables stay on track.

Prepare briefs, reports, presentations and strategic communications on engagement matters.

Facilitate consultations and workshops, and turn insights into practical recommendations.





Analyse stakeholder feedback and industry intelligence to inform decision-making.

Support senior leaders with engagement activity, presentations and briefings.

Maintain engagement governance documentation, action registers and reporting.

Champion ways of working that improve coordination of stakeholder engagement.

You will bring specific experience in:

Work within or alongside government, with a strong grasp of the federal political and policy environment.

Engagement with tripartite stakeholders (government, industry, unions, peaks and other representatives).

Coordination of complex engagement or strategic initiatives with multiple stakeholders.

Excellent written communication, including briefs, reports, presentations and papers.

Support for governance bodies such as boards, committees, advisory panels or working groups.

Solid analysis, with the ability to turn complex information into practical recommendations.

Strong organisation, initiative and attention to detail, balancing strategy with delivery.

Interpersonal skills to influence and build alignment without direct authority.

VET, skills or workforce development experience is desirable but not essential.

About you

You connect people, priorities and ideas to improve engagement outcomes. You are comfortable with strategy, senior stakeholders and hands‑on delivery. You thrive in complex settings, follow through, and care about workforce and training outcomes for Australia’s essential industries.

You bring:

Political and stakeholder awareness across government, policy and industry.

Strong analytical and critical thinking, turning feedback into clear recommendations.

Excellent written and verbal communication for varied audiences.

Proven facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to coordinate information and decisions across teams into action.

Robust organisation, project coordination and time management.

A proactive, accountable style, working independently and with others.

Consistent delivery of high-quality work against competing deadlines.

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📌 Engagement Strategy Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Skills Insight
📍 Melbourne