Manager Communications and Engagement

2 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Reconstruction Authority Full time

**Temporary full-time role up to March 2027**
- **Based in Parramatta/Sydney CBD, with a flexible/hybrid working environment**
- **Salary relative to experience, Clerk Grade 11/12, ($149,739 - $173,174) plus super**

**About the role**

The Manager, Communications & Engagement leads the distribution of public information and collateral related to recovery programs across NSW and other RA programs of work. You will also support and coordinate community engagement programs to help deepen RA’s connections with community and stakeholders.

As the successful Manager, Communications & Engagement, you will:

- Develop a forward-looking strategic communications plan for programs and activities and lead the implementation and evaluation of the plan
- Plan and lead the implementation of integrated community and stakeholder engagement strategies, programs and initiatives to understand key concerns and issues and build consensus and trust with stakeholders
- Showcase the work of the Authority through a range of engaging formats and build a program of external engagement activities, events and communications materials
- Work collaboratively with teams across the Authority to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to public communications and stakeholder engagement
- Prepare communications collateral including newsletters, fact sheets, flyers, posters, website content and other materials as required
- Provide expert advice and information to the executive leadership team to support strategic decision processes and issues responses.

**About you**

**Essential Requirements**
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations or journalism or relevant/demonstrated equivalent experience.

Read the full Role Description here: Manager Communications and Engagement.

**About the Agency**
The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation and executive agency of the Premier’s Department, that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.

**Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers**:

- Flexible working practices
- Contemporary workspaces and technology
- Access to learning and development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)
- Workforce that values inclusion
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

**To Apply**

**Applications close 30th September 2025 at 11:55PM.**
- 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._

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