Lesley Irvine

Managed end-to-end communications, stakeholder engagement and digital transformation for a national disability services provider, delivering programs aligned with government compliance. Oversaw internal and external communications, including executive briefs, staff newsletters, CMS website management, social media, presentations, and corporate documentation, ensuring brand consistency across platforms. Led the end-to-end implementation of a digital patient management system (FlowLogic), collaborating with operations, frontline staff and compliance teams to streamline workflows, improve efficiency and service delivery, automate reporting, and support adoption. Developed stakeholder engagement strategies to communicate operational updates effectively and ensured all materials complied with government standards, reflecting the organisation’s role as a government-aligned service provider.

Provided communications strategy, media management, and campaign development for a range of clients, including The University of Newcastle’s NUSPORT and NSW Forests. Led development and presentation of creative campaigns, pitch submissions, and brand strategies; coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver integrated, multi-channel campaigns; provided strategic guidance on communications and engagement initiatives to strengthen stakeholder relationships and public visibility.

Engine Room is a full-service communications and creative agency. Managed campaigns and stakeholder engagement for corporate, government and community clients, overseeing planning through execution, ensuring messaging consistency and alignment with client objectives. Coordinated cross-functional teams including designers, copywriters and digital specialists to deliver integrated, multi-channel campaigns and provided strategic guidance on communications and engagement initiatives.