Engagement and Communication Consultant

DD Project Consulting Pty Ltd; Caloundra; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DD Project Consulting is seeking an Engagement and Communication Consultant to join its Sunshine Coast–hybrid team on major Queensland infrastructure programs. You will build trusted relationships, develop engagement initiatives, and deliver high-quality communications for communities and stakeholders.

The role requires 3+ years in a relevant field, tertiary qualifications in a related discipline, and a driver’s licence, with a focus on clear, accurate, community-focused materials.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a relevant field.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills (e.g. comms, business, management, planning).
• Engagement Institute Certificate highly regarded (formerly IAP2).
• Current driver’s licence.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Willingness to undergo a police check.

Responsibilities

• Engage with key stakeholders and community members to educate, inform and capture feedback.
• Collaborate with peers, managers and clients to deliver engagement initiatives.
• Report on community interactions.
• Draft high-quality communications with meaningful impact.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in comms/business/management/planning

Engagement Institute Certificate

Job description

Engagement and Communication Consultant

Background

Join an exceptional consultancy team and help deliver some of Queensland's most exciting and transformational projects.

DD Project Consulting (DDP) is seeking an Engagement and Communication Consultant to join our dynamic team of senior professionals. Since 2012, DDP has provided strategic advice to government and industry partners across some of Australia's most iconic and complex projects.

We are currently supporting several of Queensland's largest infrastructure programs, with this role specially focused on Sunshine Coast projects.

You will play a key role in building trusted relationships, delivering high-quality engagement outcomes and helping communities and stakeholders stay informed and connected.

What you'll do

• Engage with key stakeholders and the general community members to educate, inform and capture project feedback
• Collaborate with peers, managers, and clients to identify, develop and deliver strategic engagement and communication initiatives
• Report on community interactions
• Draft high-quality communications that create meaningful impact

Who we're looking for

You're someone who genuinely values community voices and thrives in complex project environments. You'll bring:

• A passion for genuine community and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing high-quality, accurate and community-focused communication materials
• Confidence engaging with clients, stakeholders and members of the community
• Ability to navigate challenging conversations with professionalism, empathy and composure
• A collaborative, professional and approachable work style
• A growth mindset and positive attitude
• Strong problem solving and presentation skills
• Experience in infrastructure, construction or major projects (highly regarded)

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in a relevant field
• Relevant tertiary qualifications demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills (e.g. communication, business, management, planning or related discipline)
• Engagement Institute Certificate highly regarded (formerly International Association for Public Participation)
• Current driver's licence
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends
• Willingness to undergo a police check

Why join DDP?

This isn't your typical consultancy role. You'll work alongside a high-calibre, high-performing team known for delivering exceptional outcomes, all while maintaining a strong focus on work-life balance, professional trust, and long-term development.

Position details

Location:Sunshine Coast/Hybrid.

Minimum of 3 days per week with set hours (Wednesdays and Thursdays 9-4.30pm and Sunday 9-1.30pm).

DDP's office is based in Brisbane CBD.

Remuneration:Salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applications close Friday, 23 October 2026