We are working with a large government department to source an experienced Senior Communications Advisor. In this role you will support the Senior Project Engagement Advisor (Delivery) to lead, manage and coordinate communications services for stakeholder and community engagement, stakeholder management, issues management, media relations and executive correspondence to support the engagement effort on an infrastructure program within the North Coast Region. This is a three-year contract position to commence in September.

Your duties will include:

Lead, manage and coordinate the region’s stakeholder and community engagement program

Provide tactical and operational advice to regional staff on engagement strategies and communications issues

Supervise and coordinate the work of communications officers working across a range of projects in the delivery phase

Develop and maintain relationships with the media and key internal and external stakeholders

Ensure appropriate governance frameworks are maintained and adhered to

Provide training, advice and support to regional staff, consultants and contractors to enhance communication skills for delivering projects and initiatives.

To be suitable for this role you will have the following skills and experience:

Able to work with the team to organise work priorities

Set up connections for the team across the organisation to drive collaborative delivery of services

High level understanding of media, government and regional operations to manage and develop media resources to enhance the department’s reputation.

Draft, edit and review communication materials

Understanding of government and executive correspondence techniques to develop and tailor materials to enhance and maintain stakeholder relationships.

A current Class ‘C’ Drivers License (desirable)

A degree in communications, journalism or public relations (desirable)

International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) in Engagement certification, or willingness to obtain certification independently, will also be considered favourably.

Experience in a strategic communication or community engagement role in an environment dealing with major infrastructure projects or programs of work, particularly in the transport or civil engineering sector would be highly desirable.

The current pay range for an AO6 is $77.00 - $82.40 per hour plus super, your rate will be assessed based on the skills and experience you bring to this role. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online now. Whilst this is a hybrid role, you will need to attend the Sunshine Coast offices weekly and therefore we are ideally looking for someone who lives locally. Applications close on the 15/08/25.