Senior Manager Community Engagement

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 149739 - 173174

Posted on: 01-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.

Champion collaboration and lead strategies that turn community voices into real outcomes for our parklands
Permanent full-time opportunity
Office location based in Parramatta and /or Centennial Parklands with flexible working supported
Salary relative to experience and ranges from $149739 to $173174 super

Whats in it for me

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements diverse and fulfilling assignments and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex-leave and access to support programs. Additionally we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome respected and empowered to succeed.

The role

The Senior Manager Community Engagement role leads the way in shaping how Greater Sydney Parklands connects with communities and stakeholders. Youll design and deliver engagement strategies that make sure voices are heard and decisions are informed. From advising senior leaders to managing projects and partnerships your work ensures planning reflects community needs and best practice standards.

Its a role that calls for navigating complex issues and balancing diverse interests under tight timeframes. Youll need to think strategically communicate clearly and build trust while driving innovative engagement approaches that bring people together and create lasting impact.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Manager Community Engagement

What you will bring to the role

Deep experience in designing and delivering community and stakeholder engagement strategies that drive meaningful participation.
Strong ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality outcomes.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills to build trust resolve sensitive issues and influence diverse stakeholders.
Strategic thinking and analytical capability to identify emerging issues and develop evidence-based solutions.
Leadership skills to inspire and guide teams fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
Adaptability and resilience to thrive in dynamic environments and respond effectively to changing priorities.

What is an essential requirement:

Tertiary qualifications in communications public relations policy or related discipline and/or relevant equivalent experience.
Willing and able to travel to outer suburban and regional locations and to work outside of core business hours in the evening and on weekends.

Desirable

Management experience
Knowledge of the International Association for Public Participation - IAP2 Spectrum

About us

The Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure(DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this we: create vibrant productive spaces and precincts; manage lands assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace where your individual contributions are valued and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups practices flexible working offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11:55PM on Thursday 13 November 2025

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A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent skills and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or (02) - HR Support option 2 DPHI People Advisory option 1 and reference Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number.

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Role Description

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Senior Manager

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.Champion collaboration and lead strategies that turn community voices into real outcomes for our parklandsPermanent full-time opportunityOffice location based in Parramatta and /or Centennial Parklands with flexible working su...