We are working with a QLD Govt Dept to source a Principal Project Engagement Advisor to join their team, based on the Gold Coast. This is an initial part time role 3 days/week (22.5hrs) increasing to full time as required. This is a six-month contract with extension/s possible.

In this role you will provide strategic community and stakeholder management services to technical and professional staff for community engagement, media relations, issues management, public affairs and stakeholder relationship management.

Accountabilities include

- Provide high-level strategic advice to Project Directors, managers and staff in the areas of communication and stakeholder engagement strategies for major projects, difficult stakeholders and critical conversations in relation to the project.

- Ensure a high standard of communications materials, including project collateral, researching and writing media releases, ministerial briefings, newsletters, flyers, display materials, speech notes

- Build and maintain strategic and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

- Coordinate community and stakeholder engagement activities for infrastructure projects in the region, including providing project managers with strategic communications advice, and developing and implementing communication strategies, governance reporting, project communications outcomes

- Provide strategic communication advice to the Project Directors, Communications Manager,



managers and other staff in the areas of media and issues management, crisis communications, risk assessment and reporting, community engagement and communication strategies using appropriate communication tools

- Develop and implement communication strategies, activities, procedures and policies which assist the project to achieve its strategic objectives.

Essential requirements
- Class C driver’s licence with own vehicle to attend various sites, offices and face to face meetings. (travel costs will not form part of the contract)

- Hold a Construction Industry Induction Card (White Card) or have ability to obtain within six months of starting

- PPE – Due to the site requirements of this position, the successful candidate must possess the following as a minimum: Safety boots, 100% cotton long sleeved shirt, 100% cotton long trouser, Hard Hat with wide brim attachment (this will be reimbursed by the agency)

- A degree in communications, public relations or marketing or equivalent years work experience would be highly desirable.

- Previous experience in dealing with difficult stakeholders and critical conversations.

- Experience in major infrastructure project environments and social media competency (highly regarded)

- IAP2 or equivalent training in community engagement and public participation (highly regarded)

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online now.

📌 Principal Project Engagement Officer (Stakeholder Communication) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Capital Talent Consulting
📍 Gold Coast