At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic communications and engagement initiatives to strengthen community connections.
- Company: Join the NSW Reconstruction Authority, a community-driven agency making a real impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, learning opportunities, and wellness programs.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a difference in disaster recovery while building trusted relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 154231 - 178369 $ per year.
Department/Agency: NSW Reconstruction Authority
Location: Lismore, NSW, AU, 2480
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.
- 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.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations or journalism or relevant/demonstrated equivalent experience.
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. Authority also offers:
- 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
Applications close: 3:55pm, Wednesday 11 November 2026
Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability, veterans and other diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.
Additional Information
The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sample activities and pre-employment checks as required.
Recruitment Pool
A recruitment pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that become available over the next 18 months.
Manager Communications and Engagement in Lismore employer: NSW Department of Communities and Justice
The NSW Department of Communities and Justice is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Parramatta that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to ongoing professional development opportunities while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance community services. The hybrid work model promotes a healthy work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in multilingual services.
Contact Details:
NSW Department of Communities and Justice Recruitment Team
