The Department of Transport and Main Roads, North Coast Region are seeking to appoint a Communications Advisor (AO5) to their Buderim office on the beautiful Sunshine Coast.

About your new role
This role will see you:

• Provide communications advice related to transport infrastructure projects incorporating communication strategy and risk assessment, stakeholder and community engagement, and media and issues management
• Develop and maintain ongoing key strategic relationships and networks with other government agencies, project partners, contractors, community and interest groups and internal and external clients.
• Plan, develop, implement and manage key communication activities and events
• Ensure appropriate governance frameworks are maintained and adhered to.

What you will need to succeed

• Previous experience in a Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Engagement, or Public Relations role
• Demonstrated capability in strategic communications, community engagement, executive correspondence, public relations and media.
• Proficiency in building and sustaining relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes.
• Aptitude for adjusting to evolving environments and changing expectations
• Ability to successfully pass a Criminal History Check prior to appointment

A tertiary qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing or a related field is highly desirable, along with IAP2 Certification in Engagement.

Similar experience working in the major infrastructure, transport/rail, or civil engineering space would be very highly regarded.

What the role offers

• Initial 3-year initial contract until August 2029, with potential extensions to 2031
• $69.21 – $75.09 per Hour + Superannuation (AO5 band)
• Buderim office location, with flexible work arrangements. Some work may be required from new Birtinya office on adhoc basis.
• 38 hours per Week, Monday to Friday
• Weekly pay cycles with no payroll fees
• Local Sunshine Coast based Kingston Human Capital consultants to support you in your assignment

Next Steps
To apply, click APPLY NOW and upload your resume (MS Word preferred). We actively encourage the use of a cover letter to showcase your skills and experience as they relate to this role.

Shortlisting will occur continuously throughout this hiring process. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

The successful candidate will commence in the role mid-August.

If you have any questions prior to applying, please contact:

James Flanagan
Manager – Government Recruitment
jam••@kingstonhumancapital.com.au

Kingston Human Capital specialises in recruitment and human capital management services to the Queensland Government and Public Sector.

If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you are seeking your next opportunity, reach out for a confidential discussion about your career.