Manager Engagement and Wellbeing

Manager, Engagement & Wellbeing

Location: Parramatta CBD | Hybrid working
Employment type: Ongoing, Full-time
Salary: Grade 11/12, $149,739 – $173,174 + super & leave loading

Shape culture. Elevate engagement. Drive meaningful change.

At the Department of Communities and Justice, people are at the centre of everything we do, because when our people thrive, so do the communities we serve.

As Manager, Engagement & Wellbeing, you won’t just support culture, you will architect it.

You’ll lead the strategy, shape the narrative, and embed the systems that define how thousands of employees feel, connect, and perform at work.

This is your opportunity to influence at scale, partnering with senior leaders to create a workplace where engagement is deliberate, wellbeing is embedded, and performance is sustainable.

What You’ll Lead

This is a high-impact leadership role where strategy meets execution.

You will:

• Design and drive enterprise-wide engagement, culture and wellbeing strategy that is future-focused, evidence-based and aligned to organisational reform

• Partner with executive, business leaders, People Partners and stakeholders to provide expert, evidence‑based advice and develop fit‑for‑purpose tools, policies and initiatives that support business outcomes and workforce culture.

• Turn complex data into clear insights and decisive action, shaping priorities across the organisation


• Build solutions that balance performance, care and compliance—from psychosocial wellbeing to organisational culture


• Anticipate risks, identify emerging trends, and lead proactive innovation in people strategy


• Deliver highly influential advice on complex workforce challenges, navigating ambiguity with confidence


• Lead a high-performing team to deliver exceptional, scalable outcomes with real impact

What Sets You Apart

You are not just experienced, you are trusted, credible and influential at the highest levels.

You will bring:

• A proven track record shaping organisation-wide engagement, culture or wellbeing transformations


• The ability to cut through complexity, using data and insight to drive meaningful change


• Confidence and presence to influence senior leaders and shift mindsets


• A deep understanding of what drives engagement, performance and psychological safety in modern workplaces


• The judgement to manage sensitive, high-stakes workforce matters with integrity and empathy


• A leadership style that builds capability, inspires accountability and unlocks potential

Why DCJ

At DCJ, the work you do truly matters. You’ll be supported by flexible work arrangements, competitive pay, and a genuine commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and professional growth, all while contributing to outcomes that improve lives across NSW.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Want more information?  Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click Apply and attach:

• An up‑to‑date résumé (maximum 5 pages), and


• A cover letter (maximum 3 pages) including a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

Download the role description.

Applications close: 12th July 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Darrin Campbell via email at [email protected].

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Melissa Briggs on 0447 717 142 or via [email protected].  

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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