Shape how DPHI connects with the people and communities of NSW

• This is a rare opportunity to join the Bays West Delivery Authority and build something from the ground up!
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office located in Sydney CBD with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $154,231.00 to $178,369.00 plus super

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.

The Bays West Delivery Authority is charged with creating Sydney’s newest precinct, a thriving, connected, sustainable hub with White Bay Power Station as its cultural heart and well connected by the new Metro West line. Its vision is to build on the area’s natural cultural and industrial history to shape a vibrant neighbourhood combining new housing with public open space and opening access to the waterfront for the first time in more than 100 years.

The role

As the Manager, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement, you will shape the newly established media, communications and stakeholder engagement function for the Bays West Delivery Authority, providing trusted strategic advice on complex and high-profile matters. You will have the opportunity to build the function’s foundations, embed best-practice ways of working and guide integrated strategies that support government priorities, strengthen public confidence and clearly communicate the work shaping vibrant places, diverse housing and thriving communities. You will oversee clear, consistent messaging across media, digital, marketing, stakeholder and internal channels, while identifying proactive storytelling opportunities and managing emerging risks in a fast-moving delivery environment.

This is an opportunity to provide advice that supports senior decision-making and  build strong relationships across government, media, industry and the community, while representing a significant urban renewal and precinct development program. .You will help define the function’s identity, priorities and operating rhythm, creating an inclusive and collaborative environment while helping deliver meaningful outcomes for NSW. Working across internal teams, Ministerial Offices, delivery partners and external providers, you will coordinate timely communication activity, support issues management and ensure engagement remains aligned, responsive and audience-focused.

What you'll bring to the role

• Significant experience leading strategic communications, media, stakeholder engagement and reputation management in complex or high-profile environments.
• Proven ability to provide trusted advice to senior executives, government stakeholders and leadership teams on sensitive and complex issues.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling messages across media, digital, stakeholder and internal channels.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across government, industry and community groups.
• Sound judgement, political acumen and experience managing issues, risks and competing priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Experience supporting communications and community engagement for major development or urban renewal projects will be highly regarded.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, policy or related discipline and/or relevant equivalent experience.
• Availability and willingness to respond outside standard working hours when required

For more information about this role, read the full Role Description here: Manager Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

About Us

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

Join us

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us! 

Applications close Wednesday, 2 September at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Sally Ryan, Director Strategy & Governance on sally.ryan@bays.nsw.gov.au.

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.

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

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'.

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. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.