Community & Stakeholder Engagement Specialist Operations
Community & Stakeholder Engagement Specialist
Location:Parramatta, NSW (hybrid, with site work across Western Sydney)
Contract:6 months, with possible extension
Start:ASAP
Rate:$750 - $850 per day + super
Sector:NSW Government, Transport and Infrastructure
We are recruiting a Community & Stakeholder Engagement Specialist to join a major NSW Government transport agency on an initial 6-month contract.
You'll sit within a project delivery team responsible for major infrastructure projects across Sydney's west, including the northwest and southwest growth areas.
Key responsibilities
Draft community notifications and project updates, and respond to community enquiries and correspondence
Plan and deliver community consultation activities, including door knocking and community events as required
Engage and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including councils, utility providers and contractors
Identify and manage community and stakeholder issues, and advise project managers and senior leaders on risks and opportunities
Draft ministerial messaging and briefing content in collaboration with the government relations team
Attend project sites across Western Sydney as needed
Keep accurate records of stakeholder interactions and engagement activities
About you




You're an experienced engagement professional who can work autonomously and set your own priorities in a rapid-changing project environment.
You're comfortable in the office, at a community event or out on site.
Ideally, you will bring:
Strong community consultation and issues management experience
A background in major project delivery.
Transport is preferred, but other infrastructure sectors will be considered
NSW Government or public-sector experience.
Private-sector candidates from major projects are also encouraged to apply
Excellent written communication skills, with experience drafting notifications, correspondence and briefing material
Confidence engaging with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
Tertiary qualifications in communications, media, PR or marketing, or equivalent professional experience
An interest in technical and infrastructure matters (technical expertise is not required)
A current driver's licence (preferred, as organisational vehicles are provided for site visits)
Working arrangements
Hybrid, with 50% in the office (5 days per fortnight)
Base office in Parramatta, with a secondary office in the Sydney CBD
At least one day per week in Parramatta
Site attendance across Western Sydney as project needs require
The office and site split will change as new projects move into delivery, so flexibility is essential
Candidates who are immediately available or on short notice are strongly preferred.
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📌 Community & Stakeholder Engagement Specialist Operations (Sydney)
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