Director, Stakeholder

Join a leadership group transforming education in NSW, and make a difference to students in NSW Drive engagement for major school infrastructure projects across NSWOngoing Public Service senior executive band 1 role with a remuneration range of $232,239 - $257,185 per annumFull time role based in Eveleigh with flexible work options

About us

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
 
We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We're proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow.
 
We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

About the role

The Director, Stakeholder and Community Engagement leads and oversees all communication and engagement activities for the School Infrastructure major capital works portfolio supporting programs and projects from inception to handover, including proactive communications and community engagement, issues identification and management, and stakeholder engagement where it applies to announced projects.

The role primarily involves managing communications for a large and complex capital infrastructure portfolio comprising multiple programs and projects, while also promoting team alignment and fostering strong collaboration with senior stakeholders.

For more details about this role, please click here to view the Role Description.

About you

We're seeking a strategic leader with proven experience managing high performing teams and delivering complex, large-scale projects.

With strong expertise in communications and engagement, you bring a history of leading major initiatives in capital works or similarly complex environments, ensuring outcomes are achieved in fast paced, high volume environments.

You'll excel in navigating politically sensitive environments, working collaboratively with senior stakeholders, government and community partners to deliver impactful results. Your ability to balance strategic oversight with operational delivery, combined with your understanding of large infrastructure or capital projects, positions you to thrive in this critical leadership role.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Demonstrated extensive experience at a senior level in the management of communications and engagement within a large complex organisation.Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in overseeing large, complex infrastructure portfolio in multi geographical regions.Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as business, management, communications, and/or equivalent knowledge and experience.Hold a valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check) and current NSW driver's licence.Communications, and community and stakeholder engagement experience to navigate through state and local government processes combined with strong leadership skills and the ability to drive performance in a complex, politically and commercially sensitive environment.Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates who have not previously worked for the department will be required to provide a current WWCC Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC's validity (up to 5 years).

Interested?

To apply for this role, please submit an online application and attach your resume along with a cover letter which describes how your capabilities, knowledge and experience make you the best person for this role.

Applications Close: 11:59pm on Monday, 29 September 2025

Contact: For enquiries about the recruitment of this role, please contact Zara Weiss –

Please note:

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

 

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Candidates on a talent pool may be chosen and directly offered employment in other or similar roles (ongoing or term) in the near future.

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