AddressDo you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Senior Community and Stakeholder Engagement Advisor
- Clerk Grade 9/10, salary ranges from $120,859 - $133,183 + super
- Temporary until 30 June 2025
- Location negotiable – All NSW DCCEEW office locations considered
- Some regional travel required
Our Communications, Media & Engagement team in Water Group of the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Community & Stakeholder Engagement Advisor.
The Water Group leads the NSW Government in providing confidence to communities and Stakeholders with the transparent stewardship of water resources, provision of services and reforms that support sustainable and healthy environments, economies and societies across NSW.
The Senior Community and Stakeholder Engagement Advisor will develop and implement Stakeholder Engagement strategies for water infrastructure projects, undertake Stakeholder Engagement and work to continuously improve and innovate Stakeholder Engagement practices across the department.
Working with us you’ll benefit from a great team culture and a host of benefits including flexible working including work from home and flex leave, support for your wellbeing through our Fitness Passport program and opportunities for ongoing professional development as part of a large Communications, Media and Engagement branch.
About You
- A highly motivated engagement specialist with an educational background or work experience in stakeholder and community engagement
- Experience in community engagement for infrastructure projects, or experience of working in government in a community engagement role highly desirable
- Experience in using a wide range of engagement methods and tools for different audiences.
- The ability to work in collaboration with a large group of internal stakeholders as well as being adept in building relationships with the external stakeholders interested in our programs
- Well-developed communications skills, both verbal and written, adjustable to the wide range of audiences you meet with
- Proven skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and changing deadlines
- Able to regularly travel to regional areas to aid the coordination of Community and Stakeholder Engagement activities.
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Community & Stakeholder Engagement Advisor
Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s 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.
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 Wednesday, 12 June at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Karen Carlisle via **************@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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
Our Diversity team can assist to:
- provide alternative formats to apply
- make adjustments to the recruitment process
- offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks
We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on *********@DPIE.nsw.gov.au (please include reference number).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.
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