Manager Stakeholder Engagement & Communications
Location: Sydney
Salary: $140,000 Package
Permanent opportunity
WFH arrangements: 3 days in the Office, 2 days wfh
Reporting to the Associate Director, External Affairs & Industry Engagement
No direct reports
Join a purpose-led Australian organisation working at the intersection of government, industry and community to deliver meaningful outcomes nationwide.
With a strong focus on collaboration, integrity and excellence, this organisation brings together partners and stakeholders to support significant programs and initiatives.
You'll be part of a professional, inclusive environment where strong relationships and quality outcomes are genuinely valued.
This is a high-impact coordination role supporting strategic engagement across government, industry and key partners.
You'll manage external engagement opportunities, executive preparedness, stakeholder activity and major project milestones, working closely with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.
From briefing materials and speaking points to events and announcements, you'll ensure every engagement is polished, purposeful and aligned.
Lead stakeholder engagement planning aligned with organisational priorities and engagement strategies
Identify opportunities to strengthen engagement with government, industry, sector organisations and delivery partners
Coordinate ministerial, executive and stakeholder engagements, including site visits, roundtables, speaking opportunities and events
Prepare high-quality briefing notes, speaking points, presentations, briefing packs and supporting collateral
Manage approvals, protocols, risks and dependencies across external engagement activity




Coordinate stakeholders and internal teams around key project milestones, announcements and engagement opportunities
Drive consistent implementation of brand and engagement guidelines across stakeholder-facing activity
Build understanding and adoption of brand guidelines through practical advice, tools and support
Track engagement outcomes, commitments and follow-up actions to ensure appropriate progression
Maintain oversight of upcoming milestones and proactively escalatEl risks, sensitivities and approval issues
Collaborate across teams to ensure stakeholder activity, communications and brand outputs are coordinated and consistent
Provide regular updates and advice on engagement activity, event delivery, approvals, risks and emerging priorities
Minimum 5 years' experience in stakeholder coordination, external affairs, communications, executive engagement or a related role
Experience within a government or corporate environment highly regarded
Relevant tertiary qualification in communications, business, public administration, events management or a related discipline, or equivalent skilled experience
Demonstrated experience supporting stakeholder engagement, external engagements, industry forums or events
Exceptional organisation and time management skills, with confidence managing competing priorities and changing requirements




Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare polished executive-level materials
Excellent attention to detail and strong logistical coordination capability
Proven ability to build productive relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency across Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
A collaborative approach with the ability to identify, manage and escalate risks appropriately.
Competitive $140,400 remuneration package
Hybrid working with WFH flexibility
High-profile events and stakeholder exposure
$500 annual wellbeing benefit following probation
Three gifted leave days during the Christmas/New Year shutdown
Ability to purchase additional annual leave and swap public holidays
Five days of special leave annually, subject to relevant criteria
EAP, income protection and paid parental leave benefits subject to eligibility
Varied, visible work in a growing and collaborative team
At Lotus People, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion.
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will ensure a fair and equitable recruitment process.
Every application we receive is reviewed by a real person, never by AI.
If your experience aligns with the requirements of the role, a consultant will be in touch within 2-3 business days for an initial phone screen.
Shortlisted candidates will then proceed to a virtual interview with the consultant managing the role.
We will arrange for successful candidates to have background checks, including reference and police checks, completed as part of the on-boarding process.
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📌 Manager Stakeholder Engagement & Events (Sydney)
🏢 Everi Pty
📍 Sydney