Senior Community Engagement Officer

Senior Community Engagement Officer Location: Parramatta with 50% in office attendance Fixed term (3 year) full-time opportunity (35 hours per week) Clerk Grade 9 / 10 - $129,464 to $142,665 plus superannuation and leave loading Are you passionate about creating meaningful connections between communities and government services? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your stakeholder engagement skills can make a real impact? Join Homes NSW, a division of the Department of Communities and Justice, and help shape the future of housing and homelessness services across NSW. About Homes NSW Homes NSW brings together housing and homelessness services under one roof to deliver more social and affordable housing, end the cycle of homelessness, and provide quality public housing to over 262,000 tenants. We put people at the heart of everything we do and our clients and our staff. Your role As a Senior Community Engagement Officer you will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of stakeholder engagement strategies across a range of housing‑related projects. You’ll work closely with internal teams, external stakeholders, and service providers to ensure project outcomes are achieved with empathy, efficiency, and effectiveness. Key Responsibilities Design and manage stakeholder engagement plans for complex projects. Build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders. Monitor engagement effectiveness and provide strategic advice. Lead project teams and ensure delivery of key milestones. Provide expert advice on emerging issues and project risks. Undertake research to support evidence‑based decision making. Preferred Experience We are seeking candidates with experience in State Significant Development (SSD) applications, particularly in the context of community engagement. Familiarity with SSD processes, stakeholder consultation requirements, and planning frameworks will be highly regarded. What We Offer A challenging and rewarding career Flexible autonomous work environment Competitive pay and conditions Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. Applications Application deadline: Sunday 9th November 2025 at 11:59pm AEST . If you are viewing this ad in Seek, you will be required to set up a profile or log in via your existing Seek account to apply. To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site, click here. Search for the job and click the Apply now button. Click Apply and attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role, as well as an up‑to‑date résumé (maximum 5 pages). Inclusion and Diversity We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups. To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website. Other Information A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for up to 18 months. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. Key Skills Business Development, Employee Orientation, Public Health, Account Management, VersionOne, Conflict Management, Project Management, Relationship Management, Team Management, Customer Relationship Management, Human Resources, Public Speaking #J-18808-Ljbffr