Manager Communications and Engagement

• Full time, temporary role up to 31 December 2027.

• Office location – Lismore with flexible/hybrid working environment.

• Clerk Grade 11/12, Salary relative to experience ($154,231 – 178,369) + super

Be part of a team that helps communities prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters across New South Wales. As Manager Communications & Engagement, you will lead strategic communications and engagement initiatives that strengthen community connections, build stakeholder trust and promote the important work of the NSW Reconstruction Authority in the Northern Rivers.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director Communications & Engagement, you will lead the development and delivery of strategic communications, stakeholder engagement and community engagement initiatives across a diverse portfolio of programs. You will provide expert advice to senior leaders and ensure communications activities support organisational priorities and community outcomes.

Working in a complex and fast-paced environment, you will oversee the creation of engaging communications materials, manage sensitive issues, build strong stakeholder relationships and lead a team to deliver high-quality communications and engagement outcomes across the Authority in the Northern Rivers.

About You

You'll bring significant communications and stakeholder engagement experience, along with a passion for building trusted relationships and delivering meaningful outcomes for communities. Ideally, you will have:

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex information for diverse audiences.

• Proven leadership experience, including coaching, developing and motivating high-performing teams.

• Demonstrated experience managing communications in a complex, politically and media-sensitive environment.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build consensus and influence outcomes across diverse groups.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing high-quality communications collateral and strategic messaging.

• Proven leadership capability with experience managing, developing and motivating teams.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations or journalism or relevant/demonstrated equivalent experience

For more information read the full Role Description: 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

If excited by the information above, please submit an online application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close: 3:55pm, Wednesday 11 November 2026