Job Description
If you're an experienced communications professional looking to combine strategic advice with hands-on delivery, we'd love to hear from you.
The Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland (BPEQ) is an independent statutory authority regulating the engineering profession and supporting professional standards across Queensland.
In this new role, you'll drive strategic communications and stakeholder engagement with more than 25,000 Registered Professional Engineers of Queensland (RPEQs), helping BPEQ achieve its objectives and strengthen its public outreach.
About Us
The Board of Qualified Engineers of Queensland (BPEQ) is an independent statutory authority regulating the engineering profession under the Professional Engineers Act ****.
We register engineers, oversee conduct and compliance investigations, maintain the state's professional engineers register, and advise the Minister on standards and regulatory matters.
The Communications and Engagement Unit at BPEQ facilitates strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and public outreach to support the Board's objectives and uphold professional engineering standards in Queensland.
About The Role
Reporting to a strategic and supportive Communications and Engagement Manager, you will be responsible for turning strategic communication priorities into practical, engaging content and campaigns that reach the right audiences.
Key Responsibilities
Create and deliver engaging content across digital, print and stakeholder communication channels
Translate complex policy, legislative and technical information into clear, accessible and audience-focused communications.
Plan and support communication campaigns, stakeholder engagement activities and events.
Manage digital and social media channels
Drive internal communications, including newsletters,



intranet content, executive updates and change communications
Monitor, analyse and report on communication performance
What You'll Bring
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to tailor content to diverse audiences.
5+ years' experience in a communications role.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Strong knowledge of brand, style and editorial standards, with attention to detail.
Experience with digital communications and analytics tools, including Vision6, Hootsuite, Google Analytics and Eventbrite.
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
Why Join Us?
Small team environment: Ample scope for variety
Work-life balance: Enjoy flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Professional growth: Access to development and learning opportunities.
Supportive culture: Collaborate with an experienced team that values your contributions
We strongly encourage applicants from all life experiences and backgrounds to apply.
Please let us know if you require any support or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process.
Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory criminal history check and the provision of referee reports in accordance with Queensland Government requirements.
Prior to appointment, current and former public sector employees must disclose any serious disciplinary history under section 71 of the Public Sector Act ****.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act ****.
Occupational group
Marketing, PR & Communication

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