Castle Group is entering its next phase of growth.
With 20+ years' experience in property development, and over $1B in delivered projects, the Group has expanded into large-scale energy infrastructure across Western Sydney.
We are seeking a Community and Stakeholder Engagement Lead to shape and protect the organisation's social licence as this platform grows.
This is a strategic stakeholder, political and executive advisory mandate, operating at the intersection of:
* Community trust and social licence
* Government and political interface
* Corporate reputation and positioning
You will work closely with senior leadership to design and implement a structured stakeholder strategy that supports project delivery and long-term community confidence while Castle Group delivers major energy infrastructure across Western Sydney.
We are looking for a specialist who:
* Has led engagement on complex, politically sensitive infrastructure or energy projects
* Understands government overlay and regulatory environments
* Builds structured stakeholder frameworks – not just tactical engagements
* Advises executive leaders with calm authority
* Can design and scale a stakeholder function in a high-growth environment
* Understands how social licence directly impacts project viability and capital
Experience with energy, utilities, grid or large-scale infrastructure, or adjacent sectors is required.
Responsibilities
* Lead the Enterprise Community & Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
* Protect and Strengthen Social Licence to Operate
* Manage Senior Government and External Stakeholder Relationships
* Support Complex Approvals and Strategic Projects
* Establish Engagement Governance, Reporting and Performance Metrics
* Build Internal Capability and Leadership
Knowledge and Skills
* Extensive senior leadership experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments such as infrastructure, major development or energy, including establishing enterprise-wide stakeholder engagement frameworks.
* Strong understanding of planning systems, regulatory processes and government environments
* Proven ability to operate in high-profile or politically sensitive contexts
* Strategic, commercially astute leader with the ability to influence
* Exceptional communication, analytical and stakeholder mapping capabilities
* High integrity, discretion and commitment to positive long-term community outcomes.
Education
* Tertiary qualifications in Public Policy, Urban Planning, Communications, Political Science/Government, Law, Infrastructure, Property-related fields or a related discipline.
* Membership of a recognised professional body relevant to planning, governance, infrastructure, public policy or stakeholder engagement (desirable).
You will work under a highly experienced and well-respected leader in the industry and an active mentor. This role offers significant opportunity for personal and professional growth with pathways across the group's expanding portfolio.
Join us and make your mark
* Long-term career opportunities
* Grow in a fast paced, agile and dynamic workplace
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