Manager Communications

Manager Communications & Community Engagement / Manager Industry Engagement Join to apply for the Manager Communications & Community Engagement / Manager Industry Engagement role at Department of Transport, Western Australia . Department of Transport, Western Australia provided pay range This range is provided by Department of Transport, Western Australia. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range A$134,481.00/yr - A$143,736.00/yr The Opportunity We are looking for talented and motivated leaders to join our Communications and Stakeholder Engagement team: Level 7 Manager Communications & Community Engagement Level 7 Manager Industry Engagement As Manager Communications & Community Engagement (Level 7 ), you will drive the implementation and delivery of communications and engagement strategies and plans to support achieving Westport’s goals and objectives and build the reputation of the Program. You’ll leverage opportunities to highlight benefits, and your proactive approach will be crucial in identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring a cohesive approach across all aspects of the Westport Program. In this role, you’ll oversee the implementation of communications activities and community engagement strategies, including a hands-on approach to content development and face-to-face engagement. You’ll guide our communications and community engagement team members, providing leadership, coaching, and mentoring, and fostering a supportive and collaborative environment. Our ideal candidate will have exceptional verbal and written communication skills to engage, liaise with, and influence a diverse range of stakeholders, including those across Government. Your highly developed conceptual, problem-solving, and analytical abilities will be put to good use in our dynamic environment. As Manager Industry Engagement (Level 7 ), you will manage all aspects of industry stakeholder engagement for Westport to ensure the Program has been ‘informed by industry’ and to maintain effective stakeholder relationships across a myriad of interrelated projects. You’ll drive strategic planning, coordination of Program-wide engagement activities, oversight of relationship management, and coordination with key stakeholder groups, including industry associations, government agencies, and other relevant groups. In this role, you’ll develop and implement an engagement strategy that builds industry partnerships, promotes transparency, and ensures alignment with the program’s objectives, facilitating smooth delivery and industry support for the infrastructure initiative. You’ll guide our engagement team members, providing leadership, coaching, and mentoring, and fostering a supportive and collaborative environment. Our ideal candidate will have exceptional verbal and written communication skills to engage, liaise with, and influence a diverse range of stakeholders, including those across Government. Your highly developed conceptual, problem-solving, and analytical abilities will be put to good use in our dynamic environment. For further information about the roles, we encourage you to review the attached Job Description Forms (JDF) and contact Luke Pownall, A/Executive Manager Strategic Communication and Engagement on or . What is a recruitment pool? This is a pool recruitment process; we use recruitment pools to build a bank of talent who we feel might be suited to future opportunities within the Department of Transport. You may join us on a full-time, part-time, fixed term or permanent basis; however, an appointment is not guaranteed. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next twenty-four (24) months from the date of first appointment across the Department of Transport. How to Apply Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job ’ button and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only. Your application should include: A detailed CV that clearly outlines the skills and experience you have gained in relation to the job description; A maximum two (2) page covering letter outlining the position of interest, key responsibilities, and achievements you have had during your career in context of JDF and Selection Criteria. Applications close at 4:00pm on 3rd April 2025 . Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted. If you have any questions regarding submitting your application, please contact our Recruitment Team on . Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management, Strategy/Planning, and Other Industries Government Relations Services #J-18808-Ljbffr