AO5 Project Engagement Officer

• Hourly rate contract, starting ASAP until January 2028
• Paying up to $75.00 + superannuation per hour, pending successful candidates experience level
• Townsville based

Your new company:

Talent International are partnering with a State Government Department dedicated to overseeing infrastructure, services, and policies to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable mobility. It manages road networks, public transport systems, and maritime operations, facilitating the movement of people and goods.

Your new role:

A skilled and experienced Project Engagement Officer is required to provide additional support to the Northern District Customer and Stakeholder Engagement team. The volume of work due to heightened activity across the district program including Angus Smith Drive upgrade, Abbott Street Connection Road and Oonooba Road safety improvements, Bruce Highway Tranche 1-7 including Gairloch Floodway and Halifax intersection projects.

• Ensure timely and accurate communication with stakeholders.
• Maintain consistency and quality across all project messaging.
• Reduce pressure on the existing team, enabling them to focus on strategic priorities.

What you’ll need to succeed:

We strongly encourage your application should you have demonstrated the below skills and capabilities.

• Stakeholder engagement expertise – Ability to build strong relationships with diverse groups including communities, councils, road users and businesses.
• Clear and persuasive communication skills – Strong written and verbal skills to deliver accurate, engaging and consistent project messaging.
• Public-facing confidence – Comfortable representing projects at briefings, community sessions and responding to stakeholder enquiries.
• Project coordination skills – Strong organisation and time management to juggle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Political and environmental awareness – Understanding of government environments, approvals processes and sensitivities around infrastructure projects.
• Problem-solving and adaptability – Able to manage issues, community concerns and changing priorities calmly and professionally.
• Attention to detail and quality focus – Ensures all materials are accurate, consistent and aligned with branding and governance requirements.

How to apply:

If this sounds like you express your interest and suitability via the ‘Apply Now’ function.

If you would like more information about this role, or wish to have a confidential discussion about your career aspirations, please contact Steph Smithers (07) 3031 4500 or steph.smithers@talentinternational.com // Emma Hansen (07) 3031 4517 or emma.hansen@talentinternational.com today.

We look forward to hearing from you ✨