Communications & Engagement Specialist (Temporary Opportunity - up to 9 months)

Transport for NSW transport.nsw.gov.au Open · verified Sep 21, 2026

Macquarie Park Mid-level Communications

At a glance

Mid-level Communications role at Transport for NSW. Macquarie Park.

Pay not stated Communications salary

RoleCommunications

SeniorityMid-level

LocationMacquarie Park

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build end-to-end communication plans for active transport, e-micromobility, safety, regulation, policy, and sustainability projects
Work with senior stakeholders, government agencies, and internal teams to deliver and assess communication programs
Create clear, consistent content and tailored messages for internal and external audiences across multiple channels
Use research, data, and insights to shape strategies, track results, and support evaluation and reporting
Advise leaders and stakeholders while managing competing priorities and identifying communication risks and opportunities

What you bring

Experience designing and delivering communication and stakeholder engagement activities
Strong storytelling, content creation, editing, and proofreading skills across several communication channels
The ability to build relationships, influence decisions, and advise stakeholders in a complex environment
An analytical, outcomes-focused approach to measuring communication effectiveness and informing strategy

Who this fits

You’ll suit a mid-level communications professional who can balance strategic planning, hands-on content work, stakeholder advice, and evaluation. The role is temporary for up to nine months and is based at Macquarie Park, with a requirement to work from the workplace half of the time. Flexible work options may be available.

From the employer

If you’re after impact, there’s no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale.

You're ready to help shape our narrative. Your expertise will amplify the impact of initiatives, foster public trust and ensure our stakeholders are engaged and empowered by what we do.

In this role, you'll:

Be working as part of the wider Communications Partnering team sitting within the Safety Policy and Legislation portfolio. You will deliver strategic communications and stakeholder engagement across major initiatives.

This role will see you develop and implement end-to-end communication strategies and plans for high-profile projects including active transport and e-micromobility, worker’s safety campaigns and road safety, regulation, policy, and environment and sustainability. You will lead and influence communication outcomes by partnering with senior stakeholders, government agencies and internal teams to design, deliver and evaluate effective communications that support key programs and projects.

Working in a complex and stakeholder-driven environment, you will build strong relationships across Transport, other government agencies, and senior executives, providing trusted advice and driving meaningful engagement outcomes across both internal and external audiences.

The team hub for this role is located in Macquarie Park and there’s the expectation that the successful candidate can commit to our 50% workplace presence requirements.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You are a strategic communicator with experience developing and delivering communication and engagement activities. You create compelling content, tailored messaging and communication plans that align with organisational priorities, support business outcomes and resonate with diverse audiences.

You are a skilled storyteller with strong content development, editing and proofreading capabilities. You produce high-quality communication materials across multiple channels, ensuring messaging is clear, engaging and consistent with brand, audience and strategic requirements.

You are analytical and outcomes-focused, using research, data and insights to inform communication strategies and measure success. You can manage competing priorities, identify risks and opportunities, contribute to reporting and evaluation activities, and provide trusted communications advice to stakeholders and leaders.

You bring exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong relationships, influence outcomes and deliver effective communication strategies in a complex environment.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Monday 28 September 2026

For more information about this role, please contact HALAY.ALKOZAI@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW