Community Engagement & Comms Coordinator - UAV Shark Surveillance Program

Surf Life Saving NSW is seeking a proactive and experienced Community Engagement & Communications Coordinator to support the delivery of the Australian Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle Service (AUAVS) Shark Surveillance Program across NSW.

This part-time role will work closely with the AUAVS and Communications teams to deliver explicit, timely and engaging communications for internal and external stakeholders, including government, local communities, surf clubs, volunteers, media and the broader public.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-profile public safety program, helping communities understand and engage with the role of AUAVS technology in shark surveillance and coastal safety.

What's in it for YOU:

- Flexible and hybrid working options
- An extra paid day off around Christmas time
- Contribute to a for purpose organisation with exceptional leadership
- Time in Lieu for extra hours worked
- Continued learning and development opportunities
- Onsite parking
- Access to Fitness Passport discount
- Employee assistance program (EAP) for health and wellbeing
- Positive, driven and supportive organisational culture
- Boost your take home pay with Salary Packaging benefits
- Paid Parental Leave for primary and secondary carers
- Modern bright facilities with excellent staff amenities

Some of the key duties will include:

- Develop and implement strategic communication and engagement plans that support the delivery of the Surf Life Saving NSW AUAVS Shark Surveillance Program.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across government, community and partner organisations.
- Assist with responses to requests for information and act as a point of contact for media and for stakeholder enquiries, public inquiries, and community concerns.




- Work with the team to coordinate media and social media messaging, web updates, and other communications.
- Create high-quality communication materials, including reports, briefings, presentations, web content and stakeholder updates.
- Support the delivery of strategic events, activations and engagement initiatives that showcase the impact of the SLSNSW AUAVS shark surveillance program.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on engagement activities, outcomes and opportunities.

What you’ll need:

- Demonstrated experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, or community relations.
- Proven success developing and implementing communication and engagement strategies in a complex organisation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences, liaise with media and manage relationships.
- Experience managing social media strategies/campaigns and coordinating high-quality digital content to target diverse audiences
- Excellent project management, organisational and problem-solving capabilities.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a dynamic fast paced operational environment.
- Flexible approach to work hours - ability to work on weekends or out of hours as required.

Location: Belrose & hybridwork option

Position: Part Time - 3 days per week. Contract through to June 2028.

About SLSNSW:

Surf Life Saving NSW is the state's primary water safety and rescue organisation and one of the largest volunteer movements in the country. We support more than 83,000 members in 129 clubs to serve the community through the provision of beach patrol services, coastal emergency response, training and education, sports and junior development.

We are an EEO employer, and we embrace the diversity of our people.

Please note that only suitably experienced applicants meeting the above criteria will be contacted. We thank you for your interest in working with SLSNSW.

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📌 Community Engagement & Comms Coordinator – UAV Shark Surveillance Program (Northern Beaches Council)
🏢 Surf Life Saving NSW
📍 Northern Beaches Council