Manager Community Engagement

Premier’s Department Manager Community Engagement You. At the centre of big ideas. Lead strategic engagement and partnership approaches that strengthen A boriginal Language Trusts (ALT) relationships with Aboriginal communities and key stakeholders across NSW You bring demonstrated strategic experience working in partnership with Aboriginal communities Temporary , Clerk Grade 11/12 opportunity ($149,739 - $173,174 per annum) until 1 August 2028, based in Mascot with flexible working options. Expressions of interest are invited from ongoing and temporary employees within the NSW Public Sector who wish to be considered for this temporary role . About the Role The Manager, Community Engagement leads strategic engagement and partnership approaches that strengthen ALT’s relationships with Aboriginal communities and key stakeholders across NSW. The role drives culturally informed collaboration to ensure community voices and priorities are embedded in ALT’s programs and initiatives, supporting the revival and revitalisation of Aboriginal Languages. The position contributes to ALT’s strategic objectives by fostering respectful partnerships and delivering community-led outcomes. You will join our Aboriginal Affairs team within the Aboriginal Language Trust branch. Further details on Aboriginal Language Trust can be found here. To learn more about the role please review the Role Description. We're Looking For Strategic Aboriginal community engagement: Drives meaningful engagement and partnerships with Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and key stakeholders to support culturally informed decision making and advance the revival and revitalisation of Aboriginal Languages across NSW. Team leadership and development: Leads and develops a high performing multidisciplinary team by setting clear priorities, allocating work effectively and supporting capability development to deliver strategic outcomes and culturally safe engagement. Stakeholder collaboration and influence: Builds and maintains strong internal and external relationships to exchange information, resolve issues and influence communication and stakeholder engagement strategies. Strategic advice and reporting: Provides high quality , evidence based strategic advice, briefs and reports that identify key issues and support informed decision making by senior executives and Ministers. Executive support and governance: Supports the Executive Director by coordinating and assuring the quality of strategic correspondence and complex documentation and overseeing stakeholder engagement and high profile events to ensure alignment with agreed priorities and timeframes . Culturally safe practice promotion: Promotes and embeds culturally safe engagement practices across programs and activities to support Aboriginal cultural expression and strengthen community identity and wellbeing. Planning, monitoring and evaluation: Plans, monitors and evaluates community engagement activities, identifying emerging issues and continuous improvement opportunities to strengthen outcomes for Aboriginal communities and stakeholders. We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply. How to Apply Click ‘Apply Online ’ and submit your application including: A r esume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages) A c over letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages) Closing date: Friday 5 June 2026 (9:59 AM) Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12 opportunity ($149,739 - $173,174 per annum) plus superannuation (1 2 %) and leave loading. Hiring Manager : Brendan Moyle, Executive Director Aboriginal Language Trust, [email protected] About the Premier's Department Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department , a c areer at Premier’s Department and Government House Sydney . Our Commitment We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities. The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with country. Additional Information Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at [email protected] , or reaching out to the hiring manager. Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be temporarily activated for opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period. This is an Identified role under the Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria: is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community