Job Description

Castle Group is entering its next phase of growth.

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With 20+ years' experience in property development, and over $1B in delivered projects, the Group has expanded into large-scale energy infrastructure across Western Sydney.

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We are seeking a Community and Stakeholder Engagement Lead to shape and protect the organisation's social licence as this platform grows.

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This is a strategic stakeholder, political and executive advisory mandate, operating at the intersection of:

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- Community trust and social licence
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- Government and political interface
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- Corporate reputation and positioning
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You will work closely with senior leadership to design and implement a structured stakeholder strategy that supports project delivery and long-term community confidence while Castle Group delivers major energy infrastructure across Western Sydney.

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We are looking for a specialist who:

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- Has led engagement on complex, politically sensitive infrastructure or energy projects
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- Understands government overlay and regulatory environments
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- Builds structured stakeholder frameworks – not just tactical engagements
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- Advises executive leaders with calm authority
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- Can design and scale a stakeholder function in a high-growth environment
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- Understands how social licence directly impacts project viability and capital
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Experience with energy, utilities, grid or large-scale infrastructure, or adjacent sectors is required.

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Responsibilities

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- Lead the Enterprise Community & Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
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- Protect and Strengthen Social Licence to Operate
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- Manage Senior Government and External Stakeholder Relationships
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- Support Complex Approvals and Strategic Projects
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- Establish Engagement Governance, Reporting and Performance Metrics
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- Build Internal Capability and Leadership
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Knowledge and Skills

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- Extensive senior leadership experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments such as infrastructure, major development or energy, including establishing enterprise-wide stakeholder engagement frameworks.
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- Strong understanding of planning systems, regulatory processes and government environments
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- Proven ability to operate in high-profile or politically sensitive contexts
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- Strategic, commercially astute leader with the ability to influence
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- Exceptional communication, analytical and stakeholder mapping capabilities
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- High integrity, discretion and commitment to positive long-term community outcomes.
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Education

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- Tertiary qualifications in Public Policy, Urban Planning, Communications, Political Science/Government, Law, Infrastructure, Property-related fields or a related discipline.
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- Membership of a recognised professional body relevant to planning, governance, infrastructure, public policy or stakeholder engagement (desirable).
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You will work under a highly experienced and well-respected leader in the industry and an active mentor. This role offers significant opportunity for personal and professional growth with pathways across the group's expanding portfolio.

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Join us and make your mark

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- Long-term career opportunities
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- Grow in a fast paced, agile and energetic workplace
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📌 Community & Stakeholder Engagement Lead (New South Wales)
🏢 Castle Group
📍 New South Wales