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Manager Community Engagement

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time2026-10-10 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Lead the team shaping how the organization engages with customers, communities, and stakeholders across Canberra to build trust and strengthen relationships.

Role type

Manager, Community Engagement

Builds

Community engagement strategies, stakeholder management frameworks, and outreach initiatives for essential water and wastewater services.

Domain

Utilities (Water/Wastewater) + Public Sector/Community Relations

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Community engagement, stakeholder management, strategic communications, team leadership, project program management, reputational risk management, influence and advisory

Preferred skills

IAP2 or Engagement Institute certification, experience in complex environments, tertiary qualifications in communications or social sciences

Responsibilities

Lead the community engagement team, drive consistent engagement approaches, provide strategic advice on stakeholder management and community sentiment, design and deliver engagement activities for major projects, develop and implement engagement frameworks and governance approaches.

Seniority

Manager, hands-on leadership