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, andregional South Australia, with occasional travel required for regional engagements.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Engagement Delivery & Coordination
Deliver engagement activities—including workshops, information sessions, and pop-ups
Assist in the development of communication tools such as newsletters, updates, notices, and briefing materials
Maintain 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 stakeholders
Record and manage stakeholder concerns, escalating sensitive or complex issues promptly to SECs
Support the analysis of stakeholder feedback and integrate these valuable insights into project reporting
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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.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a high degree of accuracy
Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks concurrently, while knowing when to seek strategic guidance
Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Experience supporting project teams or working in a fast-paced professional setting
IAP2 certification or training is highly valued
Construction Industry White Card
Experience in infrastructure, government, or community-focused projects, particularly with exposure to sensitive stakeholder environments
Australian 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 shutdown
Flexibility: A hybrid working environment with site engagement, work-from-home flexibility, and flexible start/finish times
Compensation: Time-in-lieu for approved after-hours engagement sessions and paid travel expenses for regional work
Support: 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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📌 Senior Engagement Consultant (Adelaide)
🏢 Davies Stewart
📍 Adelaide