Shape conversations that matter

Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.

• Ongoing full-time roles available
• Based in Parramatta | Flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $110,266.00 - $122,058.00 + super

Are you a strategic communicator with a passion for meaningful community engagement? Do you excel in fast-paced environments and thrive on building relationships that drive positive change?

Join our Communications and Marketing Division and help shape the public voice of NSW.

The role

As a Community Engagement Advisor, you’ll play a critical role in shaping how communities engage with key Government initiatives. You’ll support engagement strategies that connect people with projects that shape their future.

What you’ll do:

• Contribute to the design, delivery, and implementation of community engagement programs for high-profile projects.
• Plan, coordinate and support community consultation activities, including events, workshops, forums, polls, and surveys.
• Provide advice and insights to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with events specialists to plan, design, and deliver impactful community engagement events.
• Create engaging content to keep communities and stakeholders informed, including presentations, newsletters, and digital materials.
• Build and maintain a stakeholder database to track engagement and inform future strategies.

For more information read the full Role Description: Community Engagement Advisor

What you will bring to the role:

You’re a natural problem solver who can navigate complex issues with confidence. You understand how to engage with communities effectively and can balance competing priorities with ease.  

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have a background in community engagement, with experience designing and delivering stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Can manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Are skilled in working with senior stakeholders and providing data-driven insights.
• Bring a creative and adaptable approach to engagement strategies.

Key Knowledge and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing or related discipline and/or relevant extensive experience.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering digital engagement initiatives in a complex and diverse operating environment.

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.

To Apply
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 at 11:55PM on 30 April 2025.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Pat Hutchens on pat.hutchens@dpie.nsw.gov.au

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.

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 talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn