AO5 Communications Advisor

Location: gold-coast
Salary: $69.22 - $75.10 per hour + Super (37.5 hours per week)
Job Type: temporary
Contact: Sam Rubino
  • AO5 Communications Advisor
  • Nerang Office 4211
  • July Start - 31/12/26 (2x6 month extension options) 
  • $69.22 - $75.10 per hour + Super (37.5 hours per week) 
Six Degrees is parterning with a large QLD Government department to recruit an AO5 Communications Advisor within a road infrastructure project setting. In the role of Communications Advisor you will provide strategic community and stakeholder management services to technical and professional staff for community engagement, media relations, issues management, public affairs and stakeholder relationship management.

Accountabilities include:

• Provide advice to Project Directors, managers and other staff in the areas of communications strategies for difficult stakeholders and critical conversations in relation to the project.
• Prepare communications materials, including all project collateral, researching and writing media releases, ministerial briefings, newsletters, flyers, display materials, speech notes and others for the project.
• Develop strategies for stakeholder management and consult with a wide range of interest groups.
• Coordinate community and stakeholder engagement activities for road infrastructure projects in the region, including providing project managers with ongoing strategic communications advice, and developing and implementing communication strategies.
• Provide communication advice and support to the Project Directors, Communications Lead, managers and other staff in the areas of media and issues management, crisis communications, risk assessment and reporting, community engagement and communication strategies using appropriate communication tools.
• Develop, plan and manage key communication activities such as road commissioning, launches, media opportunities and other events as required.
• Provide training, advice and support to project staff and consultants to enhance communication skills and improve relationships with key stakeholders and the community in the delivery of projects and initiatives.
• Develop and implement communication strategies, activities, procedures and policies which assist the project to achieve its strategic objectives.
• Ensure operational practices and standards of service and performance comply with departmental and regional policies, legislation (incl. WH&S), and governance obligations.
In the role of Communications Advisor you will provide strategic community and stakeholder management services to technical and professional staff for community engagement, media relations, issues management, public affairs and stakeholder relationship management.

Desirable Requirements: 
  • A degree in communications, public relations or marketing or equivalent years work experience would be highly desirable.
  • Previous experience in dealing with difficult stakeholders and critical conversations.
  • Experience in major infrastructure project environments and social media competency, will also be highly regarded.
  • IAP2 or equivalent training in community engagement and public participation.
  • Knowledge of the infrastructure planning lifecycle.
  • Demonstrated experience successfully leading a team and driving positive team performance 


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