AO5 Communications Advisor

Communications Advisor (AO5)
Location: Buderim, QLD (Hybrid)
Contract: 3-Year Assignment with Possible Extension
Rate: $69.21 – $75.09 per hour

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Communications Advisor (AO5) to join a major infrastructure program on a long-term contract based in Buderim.
This role is ideal for a communications professional with experience supporting major infrastructure projects and a strong background in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement and community relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic communications advice and support across infrastructure projects.
• Develop communication strategies, stakeholder engagement plans and risk assessments.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with government agencies, project partners, contractors, community groups and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate community engagement activities, media responses and issues management.
• Plan, develop and deliver communication campaigns, events and engagement activities.
• Prepare executive correspondence and communication materials.
• Ensure compliance with governance requirements, policies and procedures.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in a strategic communications or community engagement role, ideally within transport, infrastructure or civil engineering.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience in public relations, media management, executive correspondence and community consultation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to adapt and work effectively in a dynamic project environment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing.
• IAP2 Certificate in Engagement (highly regarded).

If you're looking for a long-term contract where you can contribute to major infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.