Community & Stakeholder Manager

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Community and Stakeholder Manager to be the voice of the Heatherbrae project, ensuring strong community connections and stakeholder engagement throughout the construction journey.

As part of our delivery team, you'll lead all community and stakeholder engagement activities, playing a key role in maintaining Seymour Whyte's reputation as a trusted infrastructure partner.

This is a site-based role located at Heatherbrae, NSW. Some flexibility may be available depending on project needs, but regular on-site presence is essential to build and maintain community relationships.

About the Project:

The 15km M1 Pacific Motorway extension will enhance transport in the Hunter region and improve travel between Sydney and Brisbane. Seymour Whyte will deliver a 5km northern Heatherbrae bypass from Tomago to Raymond Terrace, opening in mid-2028. This includes dual carriageways, a new interchange at Raymond Terrace, realignment of Masonite Road, and bridges over Windeyers Creek and at Masonite Road and Raymond Terrace.

Seymour Whyte is seeking an experienced and proactive Community and Stakeholder Manager to serve as the voice of the Heatherbrae project, ensuring strong community connections and effective stakeholder engagement throughout the construction journey.

As part of our delivery team, you'll lead all community and stakeholder engagement activities, playing a key role in maintaining Seymour Whyte's reputation as a trusted infrastructure partner.

About the role:

• Act as the primary liaison between the project and the community, managing stakeholder relationships and addressing concerns to protect and enhance project reputation.
• Develop and implement communication and engagement strategies to build community support and minimise opposition in line with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and mentor the Community Relations Team, overseeing the planning and delivery of campaigns, public notifications, community events, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate the creation and distribution of communication materials, including newsletters, traffic alerts, social media content, project updates, and correspondence.
• Manage stakeholder enquiries and complaints, maintain accurate database records, and contribute to project reporting, evaluation, and community-facing activities, including meetings and site tours.

About you:

• At least five years' experience in community engagement, stakeholder management, or public relations on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership, team mentoring, and communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Confidence managing complex stakeholder issues and engaging with councils, clients, media, and the public.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Solid understanding of community engagement requirements and tools, including CRM systems, legislative frameworks, and software.

Company Benefits:

• Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, annual performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
• Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver's Licence and have their own transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next steps

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.

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To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code: 494418

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.