Engagement team lead

About us

DevelopmentWA is a State Government agency creating exceptional places for Western Australians, collaborating closely with communities, government, and industry.

We plan and deliver land and property development, taking projects from conception to completion.

Because we act on behalf of the State Government, we're in it for the long‐haul, able to invest in complex, long‐term and strategic projects the private sector may be unwilling or unable to take on like town centres, tourism precincts and industry hubs. Think Australian Marine Complex, Elizabeth Quay or Karratha revitalisation.

Leveraging our extensive land portfolio exceeding 23,000 hectares across metropolitan, regional, and industrial sectors, we play an important role in driving Western Australia's growth.

Guided by commercial discipline and a strong sense of social purpose, we're committed to developing exceptional residential, commercial, and industrial spaces across metropolitan and regional WA.

We deliver new homes (including social and affordable homes), business opportunities to help provide jobs and build the economy, vibrant community spaces, and exciting destinations to enjoy.

Learn more about who we are and the projects we deliver at www.developmentwa.com.au

Role Summary

We're looking for an experienced and strategic Engagement Team Lead to drive how DevelopmentWA connects with communities, stakeholders and partners across Western Australia.

This role is about more than consultation — it's about leading meaningful engagement that builds trust, supports delivery, and strengthens our social licence to operate. You'll work across a diverse portfolio of projects, guiding engagement strategy, managing complex stakeholder environments, and leading a high‐performing team.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

In this role you will:

• Lead stakeholder engagement strategies to build and manage effective relationships across Government, industry and community.
• Lead strategies and initiatives that deliver consistent, meaningful and best‐practice community engagement.
• Provide leadership and oversight of complex issues management, supporting the business to respond to stakeholder and community matters.
• Partner across the organisation to coordinate timely and considered responses to sensitive or reactive issues.
• Lead the development of engagement plans, materials and key messaging aligned to project and organisational objectives.
• Provide strong leadership to the Engagement team, fostering a high‐performing culture and supporting ongoing development and capability uplift.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Proven ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and influence engagement outcomes across complex environments.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience delivering engagement programmes for large‐scale projects (e.g. infrastructure, land development or urban renewal).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate sensitive or high‐profile issues with sound judgement.
• Proven leadership capability, with experience guiding, mentoring and developing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver high‐quality presentations and briefings.
• Well‐developed project and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience.
• Excellent budget and project management skills
• IAP2 Qualified – desirable
• Experience managing objectives and processes within a government environment – desirable
• Experience in an organisation with similar values and ethics to DevelopmentWA is highly desirable. DevelopmentWA's culture is based on a set of values that include a personal commitment to: Brilliance – Alliance – Courage – Integrity

What we offer

As well as working on a diverse portfolio of projects, you will also enjoy a number of benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work
• An organisation that is committed to sustainability, including a transition to net zero carbon emissions
• Superb office facilities encouraging collaboration with impressive views of Kings Park.
• Onsite gym, pool and sauna.
• Study Assistance, professional development opportunities and a mentoring program
• Annual wellness calendar including skin checks, flu vaccinations, health screening and more.
• End‐of‐trip facilities
• An active social club and paid volunteering and community engagement opportunities

Application

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the listed success factors and why you are ideally suited to this opportunity by 5pm Friday 26 June 2026.

For further information about the opportunity, please contact Melissa Forbes, Head of Brand and Engagement on 6200 4096.

Our commitment to equality and diversity

At DevelopmentWA we are committed to building an inclusive workplace which promotes equity, values, diversity and provides fulfilling employment opportunities for people of all backgrounds and abilities.

We welcome all applicants from priority groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and mature age workers.

For queries regarding the recruitment process or if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment processes, please contact the People and Culture Team via email at people@developmentwa.com.au or via phone at (08) 6200 4000. If you need information related to this recruitment process in an accessible format, such as large print or audio, this will be provided upon request.

If you would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64 or visit https://www.jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/jobswa#how-we-can-help.

Agency CV's will not be considered.