Bundall / Stapylton, Gold Coast (travel between sites required)

Communications Lead

Waste is having a moment, and the Gold Coast is leading it. ARRC is looking for a natural storyteller who gets a thrill from transforming complex information into content that meets audiences where they are.

It’s a senior, hands‑on role for a communicator fuelled by purpose: keeping ARRC visible, connected, trusted and ahead of issues, and building the social licence that underpins everything we do.

About ARRC Gold Coast

Our region is running out of landfill. That's why we're creating a new way to manage waste and recover resources – diverting more than 97% of material currently sent to landfill.

Owned by the City of Gold Coast, ARRC's proposed $1.6 billion precinct is set to become one of the world’s first planned waste and energy precincts.

Progressively rolling out during the next six years, our initial focus is three integrated but distinct facilities – ARRC Organics, ARRC Recycling and ARRC Energy. The three facilities will process the waste from your green, yellow and red bins respectively. In fact, ARRC Organics in Yatala is already doing just that, turning garden waste from your green bin into nutrient‑rich compost.

ARRC is also developing a circular economy innovation park (ARRC Innovation) and community hub (ARRC Hub) as well as looking at opportunities to decarbonise the City’s vehicles through ARRC Hydrogen.

The opportunity

Suited to a former journalist or experienced corporate communications professional, the Communications Lead strengthens ARRC’s visibility, reputation and community trust across industry, media, socials, government and the broader public.

This is a senior, hands‑on role responsible for producing high‑quality communications across multiple channels – from media releases and executive speeches to social media content and community‑facing materials.



This role contributes to proactive communication that reduces risk, supports positive community relationships and prevents issues from escalating.

Working closely with the Head of Community & Reputation, this position plays a key part in maintaining calm, clarity and consistency across all communication channels. It supports ARRC’s ambitious, can‑do culture – bringing curiosity, creativity and follow‑through to a team shaping Australia’s circular economy future.

Your key responsibilities – make your mark Communications and content

Draft and coordinate media releases, speeches, briefings, newsletters, reports and stakeholder communications

Identify story opportunities and support proactive media engagement

Identify emerging issues and support effective communication responses

Digital and brand

Manage and update ARRC's website and social media platforms

Create, schedule and manage social media content across relevant platforms

Produce digital content including video, stories and posts that connect with our community and raise awareness about ARRC initiatives

Support marketing campaigns and brand awareness initiatives

Stakeholder and community engagement

Support the planning and delivery of community engagement activities, events and consultations

Assist the broader Community & Reputation team with stakeholder communications, materials and coordination.

Administration, reporting and governance support

Maintain communication records, content libraries and digital assets





Assist with reporting and performance tracking

Ensure compliance with relevant policies and legislation

What we’re looking for

Tertiary qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or a related discipline.

Minimum five years’ experience in senior corporate affairs, media, community management or related roles

Proven experience developing and delivering large‑scale engagement strategies across government, community or environmental sectors

Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, including negotiation and conflict resolution

Experience preparing executive reports, communication strategies and high‑level briefing papers

Strong understanding of Queensland community engagement frameworks and relevant legislation.

Experience in government, infrastructure or environmental sectors

Skills in graphic design, photography, videography and/or video editing.

Personal attributes

Strategic and solutions‑focused with solid emotional intelligence

A clear, confident and thoughtful communicator with strong attention to detail

Curious and motivated, with a genuine interest in sustainability and community impact

Highly organised, adaptable and capable of managing competing priorities

Collaborative, creative and respectful – someone who contributes positively to team culture.

Why ARRC Gold Coast?

Joining ARRC Gold Coast means becoming part of a purpose-driven organisation at the forefront of Australia’s sustainability transformation. You’ll play a central role in delivering one of the most ambitious circular economy projects in the country, where innovation, environmental impact, and operational excellence intersect.

Ready to make your mark?

Help us reshape the future of resource recovery and sustainability.

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