A07 Senior Project Advisor

Davidson; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful work

Strategic influence

Professional development

Supportive environment

Contract opportunity

Job summary

Davidson, on behalf of a leading Queensland Government organisation, is seeking an experienced Principal Communications Advisor (AO7) for major Gold Coast infrastructure projects. Based in Nerang, this 12-month contract focuses on strategic communications, stakeholder engagement and issues management across senior leadership and project teams.

You will develop communications plans, manage stakeholder relationships, monitor trends and prepare ministerial briefings and executive materials,

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering strategic communications and community engagement initiatives.
• Strong capability in stakeholder engagement, issues management and reputational risk assessment.
• Exceptional written communication skills for executive briefings, ministerial correspondence and strategic advice.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communication and stakeholder engagement plans for major infrastructure initiatives.
• Provide high-level advice on community engagement, emerging issues, reputational risks and stakeholder management.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with government agencies, industry representatives, community groups and key stakeholders.
• Monitor media trends, identify emerging issues and recommend proactive communication opportunities.
• Prepare high-quality ministerial correspondence, executive briefings, reports and stakeholder communication materials.
• Support project teams in navigating complex community and stakeholder matters while maintaining organisational reputation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Issues management

Strategic communications

Executive briefings

Ministerial correspondence

Education

Qualifications in communications, journalism or stakeholder engagement

Job description

About the Company

Davidson is proud to partner with a leading Queensland Government organisation responsible for delivering essential infrastructure and services that connect communities and support economic growth.

With a strong commitment to delivering positive outcomes for Queenslanders, this organisation plays a critical role in shaping the future of the state’s transport infrastructure. It offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where experienced professionals can contribute to significant projects that make a lasting difference.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Principal Communications Advisor (AO7) to provide strategic communications, stakeholder engagement and issues management expertise across major infrastructure projects in the Gold Coast region.

Based in Nerang, this 12-month contract will see you working closely with senior leaders and project teams to develop and deliver effective communication and engagement strategies, manage complex stakeholder relationships and support successful project outcomes.

• Develop and implement strategic communication and stakeholder engagement plans for major infrastructure initiatives.
• Provide high-level advice on community engagement, emerging issues, reputational risks and stakeholder management.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with government agencies, industry representatives, community groups and key stakeholders.
• Monitor media trends, identify emerging issues and recommend proactive communication opportunities.
• Prepare high-quality ministerial correspondence, executive briefings, reports and stakeholder communication materials.
• Support project teams in navigating complex community and stakeholder matters while maintaining organisational reputation.

About You

You are an accomplished communications and stakeholder engagement professional with the ability to operate strategically in complex, high-profile environments. You bring sound judgement, exceptional relationship management skills and the confidence to provide trusted advice to senior stakeholders.

• Proven experience delivering strategic communications and community engagement initiatives, ideally within major infrastructure or government environments.
• Strong capability in stakeholder engagement, issues management and reputational risk assessment.
• Exceptional written communication skills, including experience preparing executive briefings, ministerial correspondence and strategic advice.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Sound understanding of government processes, governance requirements and communication protocols.
• Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Relevant qualifications in communications, journalism or stakeholder engagement will be highly regarded, as will IAP2 accreditation or equivalent community engagement training.

A current Queensland C-class driver's licence or equivalent is essential. The successful candidate will also be required to undergo criminal history screening.

The Benefits

This opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to major infrastructure initiatives while working within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.

• Impactful work: Contribute to significant infrastructure projects that support growing communities across the Gold Coast and surrounding region.
• Strategic influence: Provide trusted advice and shape stakeholder engagement outcomes on complex, high-profile projects.
• Professional development: Further develop your expertise in strategic communications, government relations and major project engagement.
• Supportive environment: Join an organisation committed to inclusion, collaboration, professional growth and work-life balance.
• Contract opportunity: Secure a full-time, 12-month engagement with the possibility of extension.