CareerPlan

Senior Manager Communication and Engagement

Newcastle, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Lead strategic community engagement and stakeholder communication activities for a nationally significant infrastructure program.

Role type

Senior Manager, Communication & Engagement

Builds

Trust, social licence, and successful delivery of major infrastructure outcomes

Domain

Infrastructure / Public Affairs / Community Relations

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Strategic communications, stakeholder relationship management, team leadership, conflict resolution, executive reporting, project management, risk mitigation, governance compliance, negotiation

Preferred skills

Experience in politically sensitive environments, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community engagement

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of communication and community engagement strategies; Manage and mentor an experienced team of engagement professionals; Build and maintain strong relationships with community members, landowners, government agencies and key stakeholders; Monitor stakeholder sentiment, emerging risks and community concerns; Prepare executive-level reports, briefings and strategic insights

Seniority

Senior Manager, strategic leadership