EL2 Senior Manager Communications and Engagement
Lead high profile community engagement and strategic communications for major east coast rail infrastructure.
Strategic lead for complex community engagement initiatives
Drive social licence and manage sensitive stakeholder issues
Executive level reporting and cross-functional team leadership
The Role
Positioned within a leading Commonwealth transport infrastructure authority, this strategic leadership opportunity oversees community and stakeholder engagement for a major rail network program. Operating with broad operational autonomy, you will shape engagement strategies, preserve social licence, and guide multidisciplinary teams through complex planning approvals and property acquisition phases. You will serve as a key advisor to executive leadership and board stakeholders, navigating sensitive discussions with diplomacy and commercial clarity.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven track record leading community and stakeholder engagement on major infrastructure projects
- Deep expertise navigating statutory approvals, land acquisition, and complex community sentiment
- High level communication capabilities, with experience advising executive leaders, boards, and government stakeholders
- Demonstrated leadership capability, fostering team performance, accountability, and continuous learning
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, engagement, or public affairs
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EL2 Senior Manager Communications and Engagement in Canberra employer: Randstad NV
Randstad is an exceptional employer, recognised as a Great Place to Work and a Forbes World's Best Employer, fostering a culture of collective growth and success. Located in Canberra, our team thrives in a supportive environment that prioritises employee development, offering clear career advancement pathways, competitive compensation, and unique benefits such as extra leave for service and wellness programs. Join us to be part of a close-knit, goal-oriented team that values ambition and inclusivity while making a meaningful impact in the recruitment industry.
