Community & Stakeholder Engagement Manager

• This role will be 3 days Penrith, 1 day Parramatta and 1 day WFH
• Previous experience within a construction company is preferred
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills are essential

• 3-month contract 
• State Government Agency 
• Western Sydney (travel between Penrith and Parramatta) Location 

About the company
Karlka Recruiting Group has partnered with a State Government Agency to engage a Community & Stakeholder Engagement Manager. This position requires travel between Penrith and Parramatta for an initial 3-month contract.
  
About the Position
The role will be responsible for all aspects of communications and engagement on the project. Major construction started in early 2023 and is expected to be completed in 2026. This role plays a critical role in a project delivery alliance for a complex and high-profile infrastructure project

Duties

• Develop, implement, and evaluate communication and stakeholder engagement strategies for high-profile, complex, contentious, or politically sensitive project issues.
• Work in collaboration with the Alliance Management Team as Transport’s senior communications interface, developing, delivering and managing communications and engagement activities to time and cost. 

Requirements/Skills

• This is a site-based role in Penrith, and the successful applicant is required to be on site with the team 3 days per week.
• The role is also responsible for maintaining and answering the project’s 24 x 7 community information line.
• The applicant should have significant experience in working directly on complex infrastructure delivery projects and a proven track record of sensitively handling community and stakeholder issues.

Benefits working with Karlka Recruiting Group 

• Weekly pay  
• Ongoing support: Pre, during and post placement 
• Dedicated consultant per contract
• Employee Assistance Program available
• Our agency supports Indigenous communities 

How to Apply
Apply now to be considered for submission to our client by 20/04/2026
Consultant: Shynata
Email for questions only: recruitment@karlkarecruiting.com.au
*Please apply through this portal. Any applications through email may be missed.

Nyiyaparli and other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
Applications received after the due date may be considered for similar roles.