Stakeholder Advisor

• Support Sydney Water’s strategic priorities by assisting the team in identifying reputational risks and building trusted relationships with key external stakeholders.
• Translate complex information into compelling messages and contribute to stakeholder engagement plans across diverse initiatives.
• Full time, permanent role conveniently located in the Parramatta CBD with flexible working arrangements 

About us 

At Sydney Water, we are creating a better life with world-class water services. We are Australia’s largest water utility, providing water, wastewater, recycled water and some stormwater services to 5.3 million people. For 135 years, this has been our legacy – ensuring our waterways are healthy and thriving and the people of Greater Sydney have a safe, reliable water supply. 

Sydney Water will service nearly two million more people by 2050. To enable this growth, in an integrated and sustainable way, Sydney Water will be making significant investments over the next 10 years to deliver a resilient water and wastewater network, protect the environment and support healthy waterways. 

About the role 

This role works across Sydney Water to help achieve our strategic priorities by supporting the management of reputational risks and opportunities. You will build collaborative relationships within the organisation and externally with representatives from government agencies, local councils, industry and peak bodies.

Your excellent coordination and writing skills will underpin the Stakeholder team’s work to build relationships and trust with decision-maker stakeholders on a broad variety of initiatives. This will include contributing to the development of stakeholder engagement plans and researching background information.

You will also:

• Coordinate tours, briefings, events etc. to build relationships with decision-maker stakeholders.
• Support the development and distribution of Sydney Water’s quarterly stakeholder newsletter and stakeholder communications as required.
• Contribute to key reports and papers relating to stakeholder engagement.

Curious by nature, you are interested in the issues affecting Sydney as a growing city and adept at translating technical information into compelling messages for stakeholders. Your analytical mind will help identify engagement and socio-political trends while supporting the team’s reporting to senior internal stakeholders.

Ideally you have worked in a large organisation in a public affairs, stakeholder engagement or corporate communications capacity. You may have experience in government, private sector, a peak body or within an advocacy setting. You are self-driven, comfortable with ambiguity, have an eye for detail and look for opportunities to innovate.

To be successful in this role, you must be a team-player, be able to navigate your way in a large organisation and juggle multiple initiatives and work with competing priorities.

About you

• Demonstrated experience (~5 years) in stakeholder engagement, government relations, public affairs, media/journalism and or communications in a corporation, government department or agency 
• Comfortable working in a fast moving and ambiguous working environment 
• Experience advising on approaches to stakeholder engagement and building constructive, trusted relationships 
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with experience developing external communications such as newsletters, website content, presentations etc.  
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to partner with a diverse range of skills, knowledge and experience.  
• Internal champion for stakeholder engagement and corporate reputation, supporting internal stakeholder forums on trends and opportunities to enhance the organisation’s reputation. 

Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities. For any additional questions please reach out to jerrin.francis@sydneywater.com.au – Application closing date is 16th November 2025. 

Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for roles if they don’t meet every qualification. If, after reading this, you’re not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click that apply button anyway. We’re passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you. 

Why join us 

Dive into Our Great Benefits: 

Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 

Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. 

Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 

24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 

Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 

Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance. 

Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 

Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community. 

Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.