WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Stakeholder Engagement Manager (FULL-TIME)to join our team.  

This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.  

This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career. 

Our perks and Benefits:

At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.  

What you’ll do: 

• Develop and implement the stakeholder engagement strategy and plan, to ensure implementation of timely, fit-for-purpose, and technically sound project and stakeholder engagement to support the achievement of WaterNSW goals.
• Develop and implement a calendar of engagement events to proactively share information and build relationships with the community and stakeholders.
• Build and manage relationships, consulting, communicating and leading conversations with a diverse range of viewpoints.
• Drive awareness of WaterNSW’s regional footprint through strategic initiatives and events. Provide advice and support internal teams, such as Operations, on the development and delivery of tailored engagement materials including key messages, presentations, newsletters, speaking notes, corporate reports, as well as coaching and support for delivery.
• Lead a proactive communications strategy, in conjunction with the Strategic Communications team, to ensure customers and stakeholders receive timely, accurate and valuable information.
• Identify and manage WaterNSW’s relationships, in conjunction with the Government Relations and Media team, with the appropriate government agencies to provide internal advice to relevant staff and externally to customers and stakeholders.

What we are looking for:  

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of the agricultural industry and its relationship with regional communities.
• Excellent understanding of stakeholder management strategies, stakeholder mapping and the importance of two-way communication.
• Ability to think strategically and to consciously join dots and bring an external (public affairs) lens to issues and opportunities.
• High level ability to successfully manage a wide range of complex and competing tasks and objectives, and to respond to significant demands quickly and adapt to dynamic environments.
• High level interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence outcomes.
• Extensive relationship management skills with the ability to consult, communicate and lead conversations with a diverse range of viewpoints.
• Experience in deploying an external, public affairs lens to drive a proactive engagement and communications.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Who is WaterNSW?

When people think of essential human services, water supply is one of the first things that come to mind - and that’s where WaterNSW comes in. We are NSW’s primary bulk water supplier, river operator and comprehensive provider for licensing, water trades and water information.