Senior Community Engagement Officer
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Job Location:
Parramatta - Australia
Monthly Salary:
$ 129464 - 142665
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Senior Community Engagement Officer
- Ongoing full-time opportunity
- Located in Parramatta - 4PSQ (location negotiable)
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $129464 to $142665 employers contribution to superannuation
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to protect the states environment and heritage.
About the role
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) have a unique opportunity for a Senior Community Engagement Officer to work as part of the Policy and Engagement Branch and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment flora fauna and Aboriginal heritage.
As a Senior Community Engagement Officer you will be responsible for managing the development coordination implementation and review of strategies projects programs and activities to establish and maintain effective community and stakeholder engagement programs to promote awareness understanding and appreciation of natural and cultural heritage conservation.
You will work with a great team of community engagement professionals and lead community engagement that supports conservation of our biodiversity and Aboriginal heritage and provide world class visitor experiences for the whole community to enjoy. You will have a chance to work with NPWS colleagues across the state to develop and extend good engagement practice.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have excellent verbal and written communication skills stakeholder management experience sound judgement and attention to detail. Experience facilitating challenging community workshops and dealing with highly contentious and sensitive issues will be highly regarded.
You will bring enthusiasm and a people centred approach. The role requires a supportive and collaborative style to work with the team and work closely with our stakeholders and the broader NPWS business. Experience leading or mentoring staff would be valuable. The role is diverse and changeable; adaptability and flexibility are key. Behaviour change experience would also be well-regarded.
Essential requirements
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant working experience in a related industry.
- Strong experience managing planning and delivering community engagement programs strategies and initiatives including facilitating meetings workshops and community engagement events across a broad range of issues some of which will be contentious.
- High level interpersonal verbal and written communication skills including experience in developing clear and concise advice in the form of briefings community engagement plans and reports on complex issues.
- Excellent stakeholder management negotiation and influencing skills including proven ability to exercise sound judgement in facilitating stakeholder engagement.
- Proven ability to work autonomously as a leader and as part of a team exercising initiative and sound judgement.
For more information read the full Role Description:Senior Community Engagement Officer
Who we are
DCCEEW conserves and protects the states natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.
DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state to support the environment communities and industry.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
What we can offer you
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.
- Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
- Corporate wellbeing programs including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities including in-house training.
What we do
About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
To Apply
If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume (maximum of four pages) and a one-page cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close: Sunday 30 November 2025 at 11:55pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact Susanne Larson via or on.
A recruitment 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.
Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live work and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities the LGBTQI community and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying
- Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- How we encourage and support people with disability
- Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.
If you require an adjustment for your application process please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing or contacting Tori Basnet on(please mention reference number 545793).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at for a yarn.
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Role DescriptionRequired Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Employee Orientation
- Public Health
- Account Management
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- Conflict Management
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Team Management
- Customer relationship management
- Human Resources
- Public Speaking
