Senior Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Senior Stakeholder Engagement Manager Join to apply for the Senior Stakeholder Engagement Manager role at Queensland Government. Play a key leadership role in delivering stakeholder engagement on one of Australia’s most transformative infrastructure projects. Cross River Rail is shaping the future of Brisbane, and we are looking for a Senior Stakeholder Engagement Manager to lead a team delivering external communication, stakeholder engagement and issues management for construction activities across the program. You will ensure businesses and communities impacted by construction and network disruptions are proactively and compliantly engaged with, and that contractor engagement aligns with project obligations. The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority is building a new 10.2km rail line that includes 5.9km of twin tunnels running under the Brisbane River and CBD; with four new underground stations at Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street and Roma Street. Once complete, it will provide trains with a much‑needed alternative rail path through the core of the current SEQ Rail network, unlocking a bottleneck and allowing more trains to run more often across the whole of South East Queensland. The Delivery Authority is also delivering multiple supporting projects and activities in conjunction with the Department of Transport and Main Roads, including accessibility rebuilds, new stations on the Gold Coast, upgrades for stabling yards, track works and surface rail enhancements, and the introduction of a new ETCS digital signalling system. About the Role Reporting directly to the Director, Stakeholder Engagement and Issues Management, this position leads a high performing team to manage external communication, stakeholder engagement and issues management in support of Cross River Rail construction works. Your role will focus on fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring compliance with project approvals, and proactively managing reputational risks. You will work closely with government agencies, contractors, and internal teams to align engagement efforts with project milestones and community expectations. This opportunity is offered as a fixed term contract until March 2028 with possible extension. Key Responsibilities Lead and support a team to deliver coordinated, high‑quality engagement and communication activities. Develop and implement tailored stakeholder engagement strategies to support project objectives. Manage the implementation of stakeholder strategies with relationship owners. Plan and execute communication strategies, including public notifications, community updates, and issue resolution during construction phases. Ensure stakeholder engagement and communication activities comply with approvals, regulations, and governance requirements. Align stakeholder engagement activities with project milestones and construction timelines. Identify emerging stakeholder concerns and provide strategic advice to support risk mitigation and decision‑making. Manage stakeholder issues proactively. Act as the key liaison between the Delivery Authority, contractors, and government agencies. Monitor and assess the effectiveness of engagement strategies. Support government reporting, including ministerial briefings and board reports. About You Extensive experience in developing, managing and monitoring complex stakeholder communications on major infrastructure projects. Demonstrated experience leading high‑performing teams and guiding contractor stakeholder engagement requirements. Strong ability to build, influence, and maintain relationships across internal, government, industry, contracting and community stakeholders. Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholder engagement activities in a fast‑paced environment. Understanding of government reporting requirements, regulatory frameworks, and compliance in stakeholder engagement. High‑level verbal and written communication skill. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Why work with CRRDA? On Cross River Rail you will not only work with the best but become your best. As we enter a new phase of delivery, our project offers a rare career opportunity for top‑tier professionals to contribute to a city‑shaping and transformative initiative. Our people are supported with flexible work options, career development through the Australian Institute of Management, and salary packaging. Employment Details Contract – Fixed term until March 2028, possible extension. Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Salary: Competitive (subject to experience and market rates). #J-18808-Ljbffr