Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate group with core expertise in Investment Management, Development, and Construction. For more than 60 years, we have created thriving places around the globe.  

We are dedicated to relationships, open and honest, true to our word, challenging in our approach, exceptional in everything we do, and one team. We live our values, respect, integrity, innovation, collaboration, excellence, and trust. 

About the role

At Lendlease, operating safely across all operations and projects, and maintaining the physical and mental health of our people is a significant part of our culture and the way we do business.

We are currently looking for a Stakeholder and Community Engagement Manager to join our team to work on one of our key projects in NSW.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead stakeholder and community engagement activities ,ensuring positive outcomes for our clients, project teams, and the communities in which we operate.
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement and communications strategies that identify key risks, opportunities, and project priorities.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, local communities, government agencies, councils, precinct stakeholders, delivery partners, and regulatory authorities.
• Coordinate and facilitate engagement initiatives including community consultations, project briefings, workshops, information sessions, site-based activities, and targeted communications campaigns.
• Monitor stakeholder sentiment and project impacts, providing timely advice to support informed decision-making and effective issue management.
• Collaborate with project and corporate affairs teams to continuously improve stakeholder engagement, communications, and reporting practices across the project lifecycle.

About you

• Experience in stakeholder and community engagement within construction, property, infrastructure, engineering, transport, or major project environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, project leadership teams, government representatives, and diverse external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of stakeholder engagement planning, consultation processes, reputation management, social impact considerations, and project-related risk management.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for a broad range of audiences.
• Confidence managing complex or sensitive stakeholder issues with professionalism, sound judgement, and a solutions-focused approach.
• Strong organisational and reporting capabilities, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

About us

• Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts
• Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits. ​
• 26 weeks paid parental leave
• 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave)
• Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities
• Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing

If you feel this position is suited to your skills, experience, and career aspirations, please apply on the link now or reach out to Jeremy Olaivar on [email protected]

At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We value the unique experiences, perspectives and aspirations that every candidate brings. Lendlease remains committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in a range of initiatives, including our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, which guides our partnership with First Nations peoples to advance reconciliation, create opportunities, and support thriving communities through First Nations-led city shaping.

Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.