Senior AO7 communications contract supporting major Gold Coast infrastructure projects.

Your new company
An opportunity is available for an experienced Principal Communications Advisor to support a major Queensland road infrastructure program.Based in Nerang, this full-time contract runs from January to December 2027, with possible extension. The position sits within a Communications and Governance team supporting major infrastructure delivery across the South Coast Region.Your new role
As Principal Communications Advisor, you will provide senior communications and engagement support to program managers delivering major road infrastructure projects.You will lead stakeholder engagement, manage emerging issues and provide strategic communications advice. Your work will support effective project delivery while building strong relationships with communities, government agencies and industry stakeholders. The position requires strong judgement, clear writing skills and confidence working in a complex infrastructure environment.
Key Responsibilities

- Develop and deliver stakeholder and community engagement strategies for major infrastructure projects.
- Provide strategic advice on stakeholder risks, emerging issues and reputation management.
- Build constructive relationships across community groups, government agencies, industry and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor media trends and identify opportunities for proactive communications.
- Prepare executive correspondence, briefing notes, ministerial correspondence, reports and submissions.
- Maintain high standards across consultation and communications material.
- Support effective public consultation and positive community outcomes.




- Provide clear communications advice in complex or high-pressure situations.

What you'll need to succeed
You will bring senior communications and stakeholder engagement experience, ideally gained within infrastructure, government or another complex project environment.You will also demonstrate:

- Strong community and stakeholder engagement experience.
- Experience developing engagement and communications strategies.
- Strong issues, risk and reputation management capability.
- High-level written communication skills, including executive correspondence and briefing notes.
- Confidence building relationships across government, industry and community groups.
- Sound judgement when working with complex or sensitive issues.
- A current Queensland C class driver's licence or equivalent.
- Willingness to complete the required criminal history screening.
- Qualifications in journalism, communications or engagement are highly regarded. IAP2 or equivalent community engagement training is also desirable.

What you'll get in return

- Full time contract from January to December 2027.
- Possibility of extension.
- Nerang, Gold Coast location.
- Senior AO7-level communications opportunity.
- Exposure to significant road infrastructure programs.
- Opportunity to work across high-level stakeholder, community and government communications.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click "apply now" to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
If this opportunity is not right for you, but you are considering your next communications or engagement role on the Gold Coast, please contact Hays for a confidential discussion.#3026519

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