Are you an experienced communications leader who can bring clarity to complex issues, guide a busy team and deliver communication that connects with diverse audiences? The QBCC is looking for a Principal Communications Officer to lead a small team, overseeing complex communication projects and campaigns, providing trusted advice to senior leaders and helping ensure communication activities are coordinated, effective and delivered to a high standard.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to combine your leadership skills, strategic thinking and communication expertise in a role that supports high-profile work across the QBCC.

In This Role, You Will

- Lead, coach and support a team of four communication professionals working across internal and external communications and events
- Plan and deliver complex communication projects and external campaigns
- Manage the work program and priorities of a busy, high-volume team
- Provide strategic communication advice to senior leaders and stakeholders across the QBCC
- Monitor, evaluate and report on the performance of communication activities
- Review communication materials and provide quality assurance to ensure consistency and corporate brand alignment
- Work with external agencies and media providers to deliver external communication campaigns
- Contribute to critical incident and crisis communication activities.

This position is based in Brisbane. While the role allows for flexibility in working from home, regular in-person attendance at the Brisbane office is a mandatory requirement. Please refer to the Position Description for a full list of key role responsibilities and suitability requirements.

About You

You are a confident and supportive leader who can set clear priorities, coach others and maintain quality in a fast-moving environment. You understand how to balance strategic communication needs with day-to-day delivery and can turn complex information into clear, purposeful communication.

To Be Successful, You Will Bring





- Significant experience leading and coaching a communications team, or comparable leadership experience in a related field
- Experience managing internal and external communications platforms, such as intranets, websites or marketing platforms
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering complex, multi-channel communications projects
- Experience monitoring and reporting on the performance of communications activities
- The ability to provide transparent and practical strategic communications advice to senior leaders.

Highly Regarded Experience

- Managing reputational risk and crisis incident communications
- Facilitating government advertising approvals
- Leading internal and/or external event delivery
- Qualifications in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or a related field.

Why join the QBCC? The QBCC is Queensland's independent building and construction regulator, helping protect the community and support the building industry through fair and transparent regulation. As Queensland prepares for significant growth and major infrastructure opportunities, we're building a high-performing, future-ready workforce that's making a real impact.

At the QBCC, you'll be part of a purpose driven organisation where your work matters. You will work with dedicated professionals who value integrity, collaboration and learning. You'll have opportunities to grow while making a real contribution to shaping the QBCC's future and outcomes for our stakeholders.

If you're ready to dive into a career defining transformation journey with us, where your impact will help shape what comes next, we'd love to hear from you.

How To Apply

Please submit your current resume and a one-page capability statement outlining your interest in the role and addressing the following questions:

- Tell us about your experience leading and managing a communications team. How would you describe your leadership style?
- Provide an example of a complex communication project or external marketing campaign you delivered. What issue were you trying to solve, and what was the outcome?

Occupational group Marketing, PR & Communication

📌 Principal Communications Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane