Davies Stewart is delighted to partner with Cunningham Partners, a leading South Australian consultancy with specialist expertise in infrastructure, energy, and Defence projects, to recruit a dedicated Senior Engagement Consultant.
This is a fantastic job opportunity based in Adelaide, for the successful incumbent who can blend independence with teamwork. You will be instrumental in ensuring transparent, respectful, and coordinated communication between project teams and communities.
The Role:
As a Senior Engagement Consultant, you will be the engine room for community and stakeholder activities across a diverse portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects. You will manage daily coordination, prepare essential communications, and maintain accurate records.
This role offers autonomy in managing your day-to-day work, combined with the assurance of mentorship and strategic guidance from senior leaders. You will work across Adelaide metro, the Adelaide Hills, and regional South Australia, with occasional travel required for regional engagements.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Engagement Delivery & Coordination
Deliver engagement activities—including workshops, information sessions, and pop-upsAssist in the development of communication tools such as newsletters, updates, notices, and briefing materialsMaintain accurate records of stakeholder interactions and prepare engagement summaries and reports for project teams
2. Stakeholder Interaction & Support
Act as a direct point of contact for community members, councils, landowners,



and other key stakeholdersRecord and manage stakeholder concerns, escalating sensitive or complex issues promptly to SECsSupport the analysis of stakeholder feedback and integrate these valuable insights into project reporting
3. Project & Professional Support
Provide administrative and operational support to project managers and senior consultants, ensuring deadlines are met.Maintain the professional reputation of Cunningham Partners and its clients through timely, respectful, and accurate communication.

Skills & Experience:
We are seeking a proactive and professional candidate who can hit the ground running.
Essential Criteria:
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a high degree of accuracyProven ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks concurrently, while knowing when to seek strategic guidanceDemonstrated problem-solving skillsExperience supporting project teams or working in a fast-paced professional environmentCurrent driver's license
Desirable Criteria:
IAP2 certification or training is highly valuedConstruction Industry White CardExperience in infrastructure, government, or community-focused projects,



particularly with exposure to sensitive stakeholder environmentsAustralian Citizenship (required for Defence-based projects)

Working Conditions & Benefits:
Cunningham Partners offers a supportive and flexible environment that recognises your commitment and contribution:
Leave: Five weeks of annual leave, including a two-week paid Christmas shutdownFlexibility: A hybrid working workplace with site engagement, work-from-home flexibility, and flexible start/finish timesCompensation: Time-in-lieu for approved after-hours engagement sessions and paid travel expenses for regional workSupport: All necessary equipment provided (laptop, phone, home-office gear) and access to modern digital engagement tools
If you are eager to apply your communications expertise to high-profile South Australia projects and advance your career in stakeholder engagement, we encourage your confidential application.

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To register your interest, please forward your current resume and cover letter via the application link.
Your confidential application will be acknowledged by email and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by phone from the Davies Stewart team.
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📌 Senior Engagement Consultant (Adelaide)
🏢 Davies Stewart
📍 Adelaide