Services Design Manager

Job description

Lendlease is a real estate business that operates as three deep capabilities of Investments, Development and Construction. The future belongs to all of us. We’re committed to creating benefit for all, in everything we do. We’re proud to be a global leader in designing and building sustainable, innovative and vibrant city places. Many of our urban developments across the world have become thriving, iconic destinations that have revitalised cities and delivered lasting social benefit. We are currently looking for a Stakeholder and Communications Manager to join our team in Brisbane. This role is responsible for leading strategic engagement and communications across key projects. This role is critical in ensuring strong stakeholder relationships, protecting project reputation, and delivering clear, proactive communication aligned with project objectives and regulatory requirements. Your key responsibilities will include: Develop and deliver stakeholder engagement and communications strategies aligned to project objectives, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards. Act as the key point of contact for stakeholders and clients, managing communications, building relationships, and ensuring consistent, transparent engagement. Prepare and deliver high-quality communication materials, including plans, briefings, presentations, reports, and digital content for diverse audiences. Proactively identify and manage risks and issues through early engagement, clear communication, and collaboration with project teams and partners. Support and protect the projects reputation by identifying opportunities and working with Corporate Affairs & Marketing on branding and media responses. Represent projects in stakeholder and community forums, while supporting reporting and promoting social impact initiatives across the project lifecycle About you: You are a strategic communicator with strong stakeholder engagement expertise, capable of navigating complex environments and balancing competing priorities. You bring: 7 + years’ experience in stakeholder management and communications within large, complex projects Strong ability to influence, advise, and build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing high-level briefing materials A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong risk awareness Experience working with government, community stakeholders, or infrastructure projects (highly regarded) About Us: We are committed to developing and retaining the best people and provide the best possible learning and development opportunities. We are a company who thrive on our employee’s wellbeing, and offer benefits including: Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts 26 weeks paid parental leave 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave) At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain 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 our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender. 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.