No two days are the same in this fast-paced, people-focused role.
You'll partner closely with project teams and Sydney Water stakeholders to deliver communication and community engagement activities that keep customers, residents and stakeholders informed and engaged throughout project delivery.
Whether you're developing communications campaigns, managing community enquiries, creating social content, coordinating events or supporting project teams through sensitive stakeholder issues, you'll be a trusted advisor helping us maintain strong relationships with the communities we serve.
We're looking for someone who is an excellent communicator, loves working with people and understands how to connect with diverse audiences.
You'll bring:
- Experience in communications, community engagement, stakeholder relations, public relations, marketing or a related field.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to create clear, engaging and audience-focused content.
- Confidence using social media and digital communication platforms to engage communities and stakeholders.
- Experience working in project-based environments such as infrastructure, construction, utilities, government or similar industries.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and confidence handling community enquiries and sensitive issues.
- Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Community Engagement or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- A current driver's licence.
The benefits of working with D4C
At D4C you'll enjoy a secure, long-term pipeline of interesting and challenging projects, where safety, innovation and collaboration are encouraged, recognised and rewarded.
- Permanent employment with John Holland, Service Stream or WSP, with the potential for future work beyond the Sydney Water contract
- Personal and professional development training
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Our recruitment process
Job posting date: Wednesday 12 August, 2026.
Please submit your application via the `Apply' button on this page.
Due to the urgency of this vacancy, we will be reviewing applications as they come in, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to progress to the next stage. If you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks of this job posting, we have decided to progress with other candidates.
A candidate pool may be created from this advertisement, and you may be contacted to discuss future vacancies as they arise.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.
