Position Details

Date of publication

04/08/2026 Location

Other QLD, QLD Industry

Media / Marketing & Entertainment Salary/Pay

Not disclosed Reference number

210086664 Synergie Australia is looking for a Communications Advisor A04 or A05 position office based either Bundaberg or Gympie.

Synergie Australia is looking for a Communications Advisor A04 or A05 position office based either Bundaberg or Gympie.

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Synergie Australia is seeking a Communications Officer / Advisor A04 and A05 for projects in the region.

The important parts

- State Government Department starting $60 per hour
- Days & Hours: Monday to Friday
- start ASAP

What you will be required to do:

Description: In this role you will actively participate as a member of the communications team to advise on, develop, implement and provide strategic communication services for community engagement, media relations, issues management, public affairs, internal communications and stakeholder relationship management to ensure effective relationship outcomes for the Wide Bay Burnett District. The A05 Communications Officer can be based in Sunshine Coast / Gympie or Fraser Coast, travelling to Tiaro to attend stakeholder meetings during the week.

Accountabilities include

- Assist the communications team leader in providing communication advice and support to district staff on risk assessment, issues management, community consultation and communication strategies using appropriate communication tools.
- Coordinate and write executive correspondence, media statements, responses to media inquiries, speech notes, and other communication material for the Minister’s office and senior management.




- Assist with and undertake community engagement and stakeholder consultation activities during project development and delivery.
- Develop and implement communication strategies, activities and procedures which assist the district to achieve its strategic objectives.
- Gather information and write articles for various publications, including, newsletters and information brochures, and prepare promotional materials.

This position reports to the Communications Advisor.

Mandatory requirements

- C Class Driver's licence

Desirable

- A degree in communications, public relations, journalism or marketing is highly desirable.
- Experience in a strategic communication or community engagement role in an workplace dealing with major infrastructure projects, particularly in the transport or civil engineering sector, will also be highly regarded.

Role/occupational capabilities

- Community Engagement - Uses understanding of community engagement practices to develop effective public consultation activities and maintain stakeholder relations.
- Executive Correspondence - Uses understanding of executive correspondence techniques to develop accurate ministerials, briefing notes and executive letters in a timely manner
- Acts proactively - Is self-directed and works flexibly without supervision (i.e. effectively manages new and unexpected events, and demonstrates judgement about when to escalate issues)
- Manages Internal and external relationships - Models open communication, actively and attentively listens to others, demonstrates a friendly and engaging interpersonal style, builds networks with peers, works collaboratively with others.

What’s on offer for you:

- 1 year Contract possibility of extension.
- Full time working hours.
- Great office culture.

If you’re ready, click apply now or contact our branch on 07 4153 5***

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📌 Communications Officer (Queensland)
🏢 Synergie
📍 Queensland