About the position:

This is an exciting new opportunity to lead the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies that foster collaboration, manage expectations, and support the successful delivery of high-profile projects aimed at enhancing functionality, accessibility and public amenity of Parliament House.

About us:

Based in NSW Parliament, the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is a specialist service department working to support the operation of the Parliament of NSW by providing logistical support and advice to members, the Departments of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly and the people of New South Wales. Our office is found close to public transport in the heart of Macquarie Street CBD, next to the State Library and Sydney’s Botanic Gardens.

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Enabling the Parliament, serving New South Wales: We demonstrate and foster in others a commitment to the five values of the Department of Parliamentary Services: collaboration, innovation, excellence, integrity and service.

Our commitment to diversity: We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Our people:

Our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join Parliament include:

• Competitive salary and annual leave loading
• 35-hour week and flexible work options
• Corporate Wellbeing programs including seminars and Fitness Passport
• Free annual Influenza vaccination
• Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
• On-site fitness facilities, pool, restaurant, cafes, and post office

About you:

The Manager Stakeholder Engagement is responsible for developing and implementing communications and engagement strategies. The role leads change impact discussions, managing and building sustainable partnerships, and overseeing consultation with all relevant stakeholders, including Members of Parliament and their staff, heritage and access advisors, contractors, visitors, and community representatives.

Further information to assist you with applying for this position:

• Role Description
• Department of Parliamentary Services website
• NSW Parliament pre-employment requirements

How to apply:

To apply for this position please provide:

• An up-to-date Resume [maximum five pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role and
• A response [maximum two pages] to the Targeted Questions below.

Applications that do not include a response to the targeted questions will not be progressed to the next stage of assessment. Copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than requested) is not required at this stage in the recruitment process and will not be included with application documents.

Targeted questions:

1. Describe a project you managed or contributed to that took place in a dynamic and sensitive environment? Please include the scope and outcome of the project, how you managed stakeholder needs, along with any lessons learned and how you have implemented these in following projects.

2. In a multi-year program, how do you ensure consistent messaging and sustained engagement with stakeholders? Provide an example where you identified emergent or contentious issues early and adjusted your approach based on community or industry trends and perceptions relevant to the project?

Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.

Technical assistance: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact ‘I work for NSW’ helpdesk 1800 562 679 (Monday - Friday).

Applications must be lodged online through http://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• an Australian Citizen
• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen.

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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Reference: 0000AYW0

CLOSING DATE: Monday, 16 June 2025 [11.59pm]