Community Engagement Lead

Engagement Lead

• Lead a team of engagement professionals to help build a better city
• Be the lead community conduit for Western Sydney by keeping the ‘customer at heart’ in a best-in-class, customer centred, client organisation 

About the role 

Lead the West Region Community Engagement team to guide the delivery of a huge portfolio of projects. You will be leading engagement on once in a lifetime projects that will shape our city and ensure we have resilient and reliable water services for generations to come.

You will be part of a professional and fun team that will develop and manage the strategic community and stakeholder engagement plans for projects in planning and delivery. You will use your skills to protect and promote Sydney Water’s reputation, identify project specific issues and deliver strategic advice to deliver great outcomes for the pipeline of works in the Regional Delivery Program.

About you!

We are looking for a team leader with the proven ability to collaborate with others to achieve goals, provide coaching and develop their team. A strategic thinker with proven planning, influencing, negotiation and facilitation skills who also has highly developed written and verbal communication skills!

Knowledge: 

• Degree qualifications in communications, stakeholder engagement, public policy, business, government relations or any related field, or extensive (10+ years) commensurate experience 
• Business to business engagement experience 
• IAP2 Certificate in Public Participation advantageous 

Experience: 

• A minimum 10 years’ experience working as a senior communication leader, community engagement, stakeholder relations or corporate affairs advisor in a major corporation, government department or agency environment 
• Strong business acumen with the capacity to liaise and work with senior management and other Communications and Government Relations team members to determine positions on public policy issues, both proactive and reactive 
• Capable of leading and advising others in stakeholder engagement and or management 
• Ability to build constructive and effective relationships to develop a deep understanding of business needs and objectives to tie communications work directly to desired business outcomes 
• Demonstrated ability in design, delivery and implementation of proactive communication and engagement plans 

Dive into Our Great Benefits: 

Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 

Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. 

Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 

24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 

Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 

Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance. 

Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 

Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

Closing date: Monday 17th Feb 2025

Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities. 

One more thing

Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for roles if they don’t meet every qualification. If, after reading this, you’re not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click that apply button anyway. We’re passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and look forward to hearing from people like you.

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information, you can contact recruitment@sydneywater.com.au 

Sydney Water welcomes you to apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria. The successful completion of a Criminal History Check and Medical Assessment form part of the application process. 

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