A05 Communications Advisor
- Hourly rate contract through until 30th June 2026
- Nerang based, live and work on the Gold Coast!
- Contractor benefits through Talent, join the family today
About the Department:
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.
About the role:
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.
- Provide advice 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
- Develop, plan and manage key communication activities such as road commissioning, launches, media opportunities and other events as required.
- Develop and implement communication strategies, activities, procedures and policies which assist the project to achieve its strategic objectives.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Experience working in a similar communications role within State Government or Infrastructure environments, highly desirable.
- 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 life cycle.
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 ✨