Engagement Team Lead – Community & Stakeholder Strategy

About the role

DevelopmentWA is seeking an experienced Engagement Team Lead to shape how the agency connects with communities, stakeholders and partners across Western Australia. This senior position will guide engagement strategy across a diverse portfolio of large‑scale development projects, ensuring trust, social licence and successful delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder engagement strategies and build effective relationships with government, industry and community groups.
• Design and implement best‑practice community engagement initiatives that deliver consistent, meaningful outcomes.
• Provide leadership and oversight of complex issues management, supporting rapid responses to stakeholder concerns.
• Partner across the organisation to coordinate timely and considered responses to sensitive or reactive issues.
• Develop engagement plans, communication materials and key messaging aligned with project and organisational objectives.
• Lead and develop the Engagement team, fostering a high‑performing culture and capability uplift.

Required profile

• Proven ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes in complex environments.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, with the capacity to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience delivering engagement programmes for large‑scale projects.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact, strategic development projects that shape Western Australia’s future.
• Leadership role within a respected state government agency.
• Collaborative environment with cross‑sector partners.