About Us:
The Parklife Metro consortium, in partnership with the NSW Government, is delivering one of Western Sydney's most transformative infrastructure projects as part of the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport line.
Our consortium—featuring Plenary, RATP Dev, Siemens, and Webuild—is delivering this once-in-a-generation project under the Stations, Systems, Trains, Operations and Maintenance (SSTOM) package. This includes six new stations, a stabling and maintenance facility, rail systems, and a fleet of driverless trains.
The Opportunity:
We are currently looking for an experienced Public Affair & Communication Manager (Expression of Interest) who will be responsible for managing strategic relationships with key external stakeholders, including community and government representatives.
The role oversees production and execution of all public communication materials and the development and delivery of the Project's Community Benefits program.
Additionally, the senior manager is responsible for all internal communications, including intranet news and all-staff emails, to support the Project's strategic direction. The senior manager also acts for the Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Director during periods of leave.
Key Responsibilities: Communications and Public Affairs
* Lead the communications and events team, guiding the development and delivery of all external and internal communications.
* Oversee the production of a wide range of high-quality materials, including digital resources, website, social media, print, electronic, and broadcast content.
* Oversee photography, filming, animations, and public information specifications for the client.
* Oversee the media milestone and events plan.
* Oversee the handling of media enquiries, preparation of media releases, and management of all internal and external communications, including crisis materials.
* Provide media and issues management support to Sydney Metro. This includes monitoring daily media reports, identifying potential risks, and preparing for media events.
* Maintain and build effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including Sydney Metro and government representatives.
* Handle all site visits, including VIP tours, liaising with construction teams.
Community and Engagement
* Partner with project leadership to provide communication and engagement advice and oversee all internal and external communication materials that support project requirements and outcomes.
* Increase the project's profile through community pop-up information sessions.
* Manage the Community Benefits Program and ensure all community-related processes and reporting requirements are met.
* Oversee the production of the weekly internal newsletter and management of the intranet.
* Develop proactive internal communications to promote project values and positive behaviors.
* Collaborate with other disciplines (e.g., safety, environment, HR) to develop content and messaging.
* Support the project's Place Managers and other teams as needed, including covering sites during leave.
* Oversee and lead community and stakeholder engagement initiatives and events, such as public consultations, community open days, site visits, community forums, and information sessions.
Government and Stakeholder Relations
* Identify stakeholder, community, and government issues and requirements and assist in developing strategies to minimise project impacts and enhance project outcomes.
* Ensure client expectations and contract requirements are fully understood.
* Support the development and maintenance of positive working relationships with project clients and stakeholders.
* Keep abreast of relevant policy changes and legislative developments that could impact the project and advise the project team accordingly.
* Ensure all communication and stakeholder engagement activities comply with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.
About You:
* Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
* 10+ years of experience in communications and engagement
* Holds a recognised and appropriate public affairs or communications qualification.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of conversing effectively at all levels.
* Extensive experience in developing and implementing leading-edge communications and engagement strategies and liaising with stakeholders to build trust, honesty and reliability.
* Hands‐on stakeholder engagement experience during project delivery.
* Ability to prepare and issue urgent copy for media, crisis or Government, manage business relations and work to tight timeframes and deadlines.
What We Offer:
* A career-defining opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, city-shaping infrastructure project.
* Work on one of the biggest projects in Western Sydney that will pave the way for your career
* Growth and development opportunities
* Competitive remuneration package
Apply Now:
Be part of a team delivering real change to Western Sydney's transport landscape.
If you are ready to apply your MEP expertise and grow your career on a world-class infrastructure project, we'd love to hear from you.
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