Communications Officer
Halcyon Knights ·www.halcyonknights.com.au
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About the client
Our client is seeking an experienced Communications Officer to support the delivery of a major regional project. A busy and varied role incorporating communications, media, community and stakeholder engagement. A great opportunity to work within a project environment, on a long term casual temporary assignment until August 2029.
About the role
About You
Benefits:
**** Please note the successful candidate must be willing to complete a National Police Check and hold full working rights within Australia. ****
Our client is seeking an experienced Communications Officer to support the delivery of a major regional project. A busy and varied role incorporating communications, media, community and stakeholder engagement. A great opportunity to work within a project environment, on a long term casual temporary assignment until August 2029.
About the role
- Provide advice and support on communication strategy, risk assessment, and issues management for the project
- Proactively identify and mitigate reputational and project risks through targeted communication approaches.
- Lead and support stakeholder and community engagement initiatives, ensuring transparent, timely, and effective communication with diverse audiences, including government agencies, project partners, contractors, community groups, and internal stakeholders.
- Plan, develop, implement, and manage integrated communication strategies, campaigns, and key activities, including events, briefings, and public-facing initiatives
- Manage media relations including preparing key messaging, responses, and briefing materials to ensure consistent, accurate, and proactive communication.
- Ensure robust governance frameworks are implemented and adhered to, maintaining compliance with relevant policies, legislation, regulations, and organisational standards
About You
- You will have extensive experience of community and stakeholder engagement, and the ability to deliver customer-focused outcomes
- You will have strong time management, and organisational skills, and the ability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced project environment.
- You will have experience in strategic communication or community engagement either within government (local, state or federal) or construction/engineering.
- You will have experience in community engagement, executive correspondence, public relations and medica.
- You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to communicate at all levels.
Benefits:
- August 2026 start date
- 3-year casual temporary assignment until August 2029
- Full-time hours Monday to Friday
- Buderim, Sunshine Coast location
- $69.21 to $75.09 per hour + super
**** Please note the successful candidate must be willing to complete a National Police Check and hold full working rights within Australia. ****
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Who is hiring for the Communications Officer role?
Halcyon Knights is hiring for the Communications Officer position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Communications Officer job located?
The Communications Officer role with Halcyon Knights is based in Brisbane, QLD, AU.
What does the Communications Officer role pay?
Halcyon Knights lists the Communications Officer role at AUD 55–75 per hour.
Is the Communications Officer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Halcyon Knights.
What experience level is the Communications Officer role?
The Communications Officer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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