About the company:

Our government client is seeking an experienced Communications specialist to provide high-level strategic advice and support to program leaders and project teams, ensuring effective communication, stakeholder engagement and proactive risk and issues management. You will be working across a diverse region encompassing the Gold Coast, Logan and Scenic Rim, you will help navigate complex project challenges while building positive relationships with communities, stakeholders and government partners.

About the role:

- Lead the development and implementation of strategic stakeholder engagement and communication strategies for major infrastructure projects.
- Manage complex stakeholder issues, risks and emerging challenges, providing practical and strategic advice to support positive outcomes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups, non-government organisations, government agencies, industry representatives and other key stakeholders.
- Monitor media coverage, identify emerging trends and issues, and recommend opportunities for proactive communication.
- Provide expert advice on stakeholder engagement, reputation management and sensitive communications matters.
- Prepare and review high-quality consultation materials, executive correspondence, ministerial responses, briefing notes, reports and submissions.




- Ensure all communications and engagement activities meet professional, organisational and governance standards.
- Develop collaborative networks and partnerships to support effective project delivery and positive community outcomes.

About you:
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following -

- Strategic stakeholder and community engagement skills
- Sound decision-making in complex environments
- Strong planning and prioritisation skills
- Influencing, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Governance, risk and issues management experience
- Community consultation and public engagement experience
- Corporate and strategic communications experience
- Executive correspondence and briefing preparation
- Media, reputation and issues management
- Communication strategy development
- Proactive problem-solving and accountability
- Delivery of outcomes in complex project environments

Benefits:

- December 2026 or January 2027 commencement date
- 12-month temporary assignment with potential for extension
- Full time hours Monday to Friday
- Gold Coast, Nerang location
- $92.48 - $99.09 per hour + super

To be considered, please email your resume and cover letter to the link provided. Any questions, please contact [email protected]

📌 Principal Communications Advisor (Gold Coast)
🏢 Halcyon Knights
📍 Gold Coast