Community Engagement Advisor
SeymourWhyte
New South WalesPosted 29 days agoDiscoveredMatch locked
Full Time PermanentCommunications / Community Relations
About the role
Do you enjoy bringing people together, fostering meaningful relationships and creating communications that genuinely connect with communities?
As our Community Engagement & Communications Advisor, you'll play an important role in helping communities, stakeholders and project teams stay connected throughout the delivery of the M5 Westbound Upgrade.
Working in a supportive and collaborative environment, you'll coordinate engagement initiatives, develop communication materials, support public affairs activities and help share the stories behind one of Sydney's significant infrastructure projects. You'll work closely with project leaders, community members, government stakeholders and industry partners to help deliver positive outcomes for the communities we serve.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is proactive, people-focused and passionate about building strong relationships while contributing to a project that will leave a lasting legacy.
Westbound Upgrade
Seymour Whyte has been awarded the design and construct contract by Transport for NSW to deliver the M5 Westbound Upgrade in Moorebank, Sydney. Valued between $250M-$300M and running from 2025 to 2028, this major transport infrastructure project will enhance one of south-west Sydney's key arterial routes, supporting economic and residential growth while improving connectivity across the region.
The project will remove a critical traffic weave between Moorebank Avenue and the Hume Highway, reducing congestion and improving network reliability. Key works include a new three-lane bridge over the Georges River and adjacent rail lines, enhanced freight access to the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal, and new pedestrian and cyclist links, improving access to the Liverpool CBD and delivering safer, more efficient travel for all road users.
Who is Seymour Whyte?
We are a successful civil contracting business that has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.
As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want.
What You'll Be Doing
- Connecting communities, stakeholders and project teams through meaningful engagement and communication
- Building genuine relationships that create trust, collaboration and positive project outcomes
- Planning and delivering events, engagement activities and communication campaigns that bring the project to life
- Creating compelling content and stories that showcase the people, progress and benefits of the project
- Supporting major project announcements, milestone celebrations and stakeholder communications
- Working alongside senior leaders, government representatives and project teams to deliver clear, consistent and engaging messaging
- Identifying emerging issues early and helping shape proactive communication strategies
- Being an advocate for the community voice while helping drive positive outcomes for the project and its stakeholders
- Located on site at our M5 Westbound project office, in Moorebank
About the role
- Relevant qualifications in communications, public relations, public affairs, journalism or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
- Experience in communications, community engagement, stakeholder relations or public affairs, ideally on major infrastructure or construction projects
- A people person who enjoys building relationships and working with a diverse range of stakeholders
- A strong communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to create clear, engaging and audience-focused content
- Confident developing communication materials including stakeholder updates, briefing notes, presentations, media content and digital communications
- Well organised, proactive and adaptable, with a solutions-focused mindset
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
Seymour Whyte benefits
- Workplace banking benefits and everyday financial discounts
- Birthday leave, recognising the importance of personal milestones
- The option to purchase additional leave to support travel, study or life commitments
- Travel benefits, along with retail, lifestyle and wellness discounts
- Fitness & wellbeing discounts through WHEREFIT (gym, meal plans, fitness brands)
- Shopping and lifestyle discounts via Flare and CommBank Workplace Banking
- Structured career pathways with opportunities for global mobility
- Leadership development programs and one‑on‑one mentoring to support professional growth
- Employee recognition and awards that acknowledge contribution and achievement
- An employee share program, providing the opportunity to invest in the long‑term success of the business
Many of our projects are located in regional areas or on sites without access to public transport, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver's Licence and have their own transport.
Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans.
Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.
Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Next steps
- Submit your CV online to apply for this role
- All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check
- Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia
Register on our website for job alerts to be advised when new roles become available. https://careers.seymourwhyte.com.au/en/listing/
To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au
Reference code:
494955
Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.
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