Engagement & Partnerships Manager

About the role

TasPorts is creating a dedicated stakeholder and community engagement function and seeks a leader to shape how the organisation interacts with communities, industry and government across Tasmania. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs, you will own both the strategy and its delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead the stakeholder and community engagement strategy aligned with organisational objectives.
• Establish measurement and reporting frameworks for stakeholder confidence and engagement outcomes.
• Elevate the quality and consistency of community consultation across all ports and the airport.
• Deliver engagement activities, from community sessions to industry briefings and partnership programmes.
• Build structured channels for ongoing community input and manage issues early.
• Lead corporate engagement with industry bodies, develop partnerships, sponsorships and community investment programmes.
• Support ministerial and parliamentary engagement and manage government stakeholder matters.
• Draft communications and engagement materials tailored to audience, context and risk.
• Lead and develop a small engagement team, collaborating across Corporate Affairs and the wider business.

Required profile

• Extensive experience leading stakeholder, community engagement, partnerships or external relations in a complex environment.
• Proven ability to design and implement engagement strategies, frameworks and reporting mechanisms.
• Experience establishing formal community engagement structures such as advisory panels or liaison committees.
• Strong relationship‑building skills across community, industry and government stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with sound judgement on sensitive issues.
• People leadership, coaching or team development experience.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and a current driver’s licence.

Required skills

• IAP2 certification

What we offer

• Professional development opportunities and a supportive team culture.
• Flexible work options where appropriate.
• 15 weeks paid parental leave.
• Free parking at many TasPorts locations.
• Wellbeing initiatives and an inclusive, diverse workplace.