Job Description

The Project

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The consortium of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has been selected to build South Australia's biggest-ever road infrastructure project. In partnership with the South Australian Government, this consortium forms the Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance.

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The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance, will deliver the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, forming a continuous 78 km, non-stop, traffic light-free motorway, and contributing to a long-lasting legacy for the community and people of Adelaide.

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The Role

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Reporting to the External Communications Lead, the Senior Advisor, External Communications plays a key role in shaping how the T2D Project is communicated to the community, stakeholders and media.

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This is not a traditional communications role. You will be working at the centre of South Australia's largest infrastructure project, developing and delivering high-impact communications that support major construction activities, manage sensitive issues and build trust with diverse audiences.

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You will lead the development of proactive and reactive communication strategies, working closely with technical, construction and stakeholder engagement teams to translate complex information into clear, engaging and timely content.

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This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, high-profile project environment, where your advice and outputs will directly influence how the project is understood and experienced by the community.

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Responsibilities

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- Lead the development and delivery of proactive and reactive external communications across a complex, high-profile infrastructure project

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- Provide strategic advice to project and Alliance teams on communications approaches, particularly for complex or sensitive issues

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- Develop high-quality, audience-focused content across a range of channels, including media materials, digital content and stakeholder communications

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- Coordinate day-to-day communications activities, ensuring alignment with Alliance priorities, government requirements and project timelines

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- Work closely with technical and delivery teams to translate complex construction activities into clear, accessible messaging

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- Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of communications activities to inform continuous improvement

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- Support the External Communications Lead in managing workflows, priorities and emerging issues in a dynamic environment

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About You

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You are an experienced communications professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and is confident operating at both a strategic and delivery level.

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You bring strong judgement, a calm and solutions-focused approach,



and the ability to navigate sensitive issues while maintaining credibility with a wide range of stakeholders.

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You will also bring:

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- Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

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- Significant experience (ideally 8–10+ years) delivering external communications in large-scale infrastructure, government or similarly complex environments

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- Exceptional writing, editing and content development skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences

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- Demonstrated experience providing strategic communications advice and managing competing priorities

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- Solid stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams

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- A proactive mindset, with the ability to anticipate issues and respond with sound judgement and pace

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- A genuine commitment to safety, wellbeing and respectful workplace behaviours

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Flexibility to undertake reasonable after-hours work is required to support project delivery and stakeholder needs.

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We Offer

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Your success is our success, and as an Alliance, we are committed to being an employer of choice in Adelaide. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives and ideas are valued as crucial to our long-term success.

We are invested in your future with us and prioritise providing rich career experiences and ongoing development opportunities to support your growth.

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📌 Senior Advisor, External Communications (Adelaide)
🏢 John Holland
📍 Adelaide