Communication & Stakeholder Engagement Roles (Multiple Vacancies) – Upcoming Opportunities

We are building a high-performing Communication and Stakeholder Engagement function to support a major program of work. As part of this uplift, we are seeking expressions of interest for upcoming opportunities across both leadership and delivery roles.

Available Roles

Stakeholder Engagement & Communications Lead
A leadership role responsible for guiding and setting direction for engagement and communications across the program.

• Engage with senior stakeholders and leadership
• Lead and mentor the delivery team to ensure delivery of high quality outcomes
• Set expectations, manage scope, and ensure alignment
• Operate effectively in a complex Defence environment

Communications Manager
Drive the development and execution of the communications strategy.

• Develop and deliver communications plans
• Produce high-quality content (newsletters, websites, artefacts)
• Ensure clear, consistent messaging

Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Play a key role in maintaining stakeholder relationships across the program.

• Map and engage stakeholders across workstreams
• Support the project management office where subject matter experts are not available
• Track engagement and maintain stakeholder records
• Contribute to forums and stakeholder meetings

Communications Support Officer
Support delivery of communications activities across the program:

• Assist with drafting communications and artefacts
• Support website and newsletter development
• Manage shared inboxes and coordinate inputs

Stakeholder Engagement Support Officer
Provide administrative and delivery support to engagement activities:

• Track stakeholder engagement using Excel logs
• Take minutes and support forums/meetings
• Maintain records and coordinate communications

We are looking for strong candidates who have:

• An Active NV1 security clearance (or higher), or the ability to obtain and maintain one
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in Defence or other complex program or project environments
• Experience working in high-tempo environments with the ability to meet competing and often strict deadlines
• The ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities

Education / Qualifications

Relevant qualifications are highly regarded, including:

• Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or Media
• Business, Project Management, or related disciplines
• Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, or Organisational Communication
• Certifications in change management or project delivery (e.g. PROSCI, PRINCE2, Agile) are advantageous

Equivalent practical experience in similar roles, particularly within complex or Government/Defence environments, will also be highly valued.

We encourage expressions of interest from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

How to Apply

If you are interested and believe your skills and experience align with these opportunities, please submit your resume to the People Engagement Team at [email protected] or complete the application form below.