Community Engagement Advisor

Community Engagement Advisor 2 x Community Engagement Advisor - and Talent Pool opportunities Location: Parramatta with flexible working supported 3 Year Temporary full-time opportunity (35 hours per week) Clerk Grade 7 / 8 - $113,574 to $125,720 plus superannuation and leave loading Are you an excellent communicator with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to supporting transparency between government and communities? 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 – our clients and our staff. About the Role As a Community Engagement Advisor you will play an integral role in the Public Affairs and Engagement team to facilitate engagement activities. You will develop communication and engagement plans, manage sensitive stakeholders, and support project teams to deliver new social and affordable housing. The role works closely with a broad range of multidisciplinary internal and external stakeholders, including integrated project teams, to achieve positive outcomes that put people at the heart of planning new projects and support the achievement of organisational objectives. Key Responsibilities Provide advice and support to the Senior Community Engagement Officer Prepare a range of engaging and high‑quality project communications materials Proactively identify stakeholder‑related issues and risks and work with relevant teams to develop and implement mitigations Undertake research to understand community sentiment and local area analysis Monitor and map the stakeholder environment Build and maintain collaborative and productive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders Preferred Experience We are seeking candidates who have knowledge and experience supporting project delivery – particularly in the context of public participation and community engagement. Demonstrated understanding of NSW planning pathway frameworks and IAP2 / Engagement Institute certification will be highly regarded. Essential Requirements The role may involve travel both locally and regionally, including overnight travel, as required by the business and/or directed For more information about this role please download the role description. We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you. 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 Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us. We do work that really matters Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We are focused on breaking rather than managing disadvantage – our work really matters. Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment Are you ready to join us? Click apply and attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role, along with an up‑to‑date résumé (maximum 5 pages). Applications close Sunday 14 December 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. Got a question? For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Lynne Welch via email or call Jess Tan. Visit recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more. Inclusion and Diversity Inclusion and diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit. 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 people, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. To find out what DCJ is 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 at this level. This would be valid for a period of up to 18 months. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. Follow us on Facebook: Welcome Experience. Thinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more via the careers site currently promoting this service on the Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW page. 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 Additional Information Employment Type: TempExperience: yearsVacancy: 1Monthly Salary: $113,574 – $125,720 #J-18808-Ljbffr