Senior Consultant - Communications and Engagement

RPS Group

  • Sydney, NSW
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Senior Consultant - Communications and EngagementOur team is seeking an experienced communication and engagement professional with around 5 years' experience in community and stakeholder engagement, and communication.You'll be joining a diverse, supportive and collaborative team, working across a wide variety of projects for both government and private sector clients. In this role, you'll help shape meaningful outcomes for communities while supporting clients to deliver innovative and effective engagement programs.About the RoleAs a Senior Consultant, you will:
  • Design, manage and deliver communications and engagement strategies for key NSW infrastructure projects and policy programs.
  • Develop and implement communications and engagement strategies that support successful project outcomes.
  • Provide expert advice on communication and engagement approaches that promote transparency, inclusivity and trust.
  • Bring a passion for building stronger connections between projects and communities.
About You
  • You will bring around five years' experience in developing and delivering communication and engagement strategies, particularly in relation to infrastructure projects. You will also demonstrate:
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex concepts into plain English for diverse audiences.
  • Experience collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams and working effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including in construction environments.
  • Excellent negotiation, liaison and facilitation skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, combined with the capacity to remain calm and effective under pressure.
  • Self-motivation and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
  • A professional approach to handling confidential matters with discretion.
  • Experience in the energy sector and working on SSDA projects is desirable.
What's on Offer?
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a diverse and supportive work environment that supports your professional growth and wellbeing. Benefits include:
  • Professional memberships
  • Study assistance
  • The option to purchase additional annual leave and salary packaging
  • A family-friendly, accredited workplace with a hybrid working model
  • Paid Parental and Partner Leave
  • Ongoing professional and technical development opportunities, and much more.
About RPS, a Tetra Tech CompanyRPS is a leading professional services consultancy with a global team of over 38,000 people. As part of Tetra Tech, we deliver innovative and sustainable solutions in partnership with clients across infrastructure, energy, environment, and resources sectors.Our people are passionate problem solvers who thrive on challenges, bringing together a wide range of expertise to shape projects that matter to communities. Joining RPS means being part of a company that values collaboration and professional growth, while contributing to projects that make a real difference.Our ApproachOur people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and it is key to building a collaborative workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive - and share in our success.Recruitment AgenciesWe have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.

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