Project Engagement Advisor

Department of Transport and Main Roads; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Volunteer and Community Service Leave

Flexible working arrangements

Relocation assistance

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads in Cairns region is seeking a Project Engagement Advisor to support the North Queensland Region's QTRIP. The role delivers strategic community engagement, media relations and stakeholder management across projects, with collaboration across staff and managers.

The role emphasizes developing engagement strategies, research materials, and executive communications while enabling flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current holder of a Class C driver licence.
• Must be eligible to work in Australia.
• Pre-employment checks including serious discipline history may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic engagement advice to the District Director, project managers and staff.
• Coordinate community and stakeholder engagement for QTRIP projects.
• Prepare engagement materials, media responses, releases, briefing notes and reports.
• Plan and coordinate community events, road openings, roadshows and media opportunities.
• Build strong customer-focused relationships across business areas.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communications strategy

Media relations

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Job description

An exciting permanent opportunity is available for a Project Engagement Advisor to join the Customer and Stakeholder Management team in North Queensland Region, based in Cairns.

In this role, you will provide strategic community and stakeholder engagement advice and support the delivery of Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program projects across the region.

As Project Engagement Advisor, you will contribute to the efficient delivery of the North Queensland Region's Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) by providing strategic advice on community and stakeholder engagement, media relations, issues management and stakeholder relationship management.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Providing strategic engagement advice and support to the District Director, project managers and other staff on community and stakeholder engagement, issues management and risk assessment.
• Coordinating community and stakeholder engagement for QTRIP projects, including developing and implementing communication and engagement strategies.
• Researching and preparing project engagement materials, media enquiry responses, media releases, executive correspondence, briefing materials and reports.
• Planning and coordinating communication activities such as community events, road openings, roadshows, displays, media opportunities and other engagement activities.
• Building strong, customer-focused relationships across business areas and supporting best-practice communication and engagement service delivery.

Further information on the role can be found in the attached role description.

Mandatory Qualifications And Conditions

• Current holder of a Class C driver licence.
• Must be eligible to work in Australia
• Pre-employment check of serious discipline history for the recommended candidate(s) as a condition of employment.

Desirable requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in communications or a similar engagement-related discipline will be highly regarded.
• International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) or equivalent training in stakeholder engagement will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration, including generous superannuation and leave provisions.
• Five weeks of annual leave plus an additional leave day each year, with access to Volunteer and Community Service Leave.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements, such as working from home, part-time hours and flexible start/finish times (subject to approval).
• Employer superannuation contributions up to 12.75%.
• Annual leave loading.
• Salary packaging arrangements.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous parental leave entitlements.
• Relocation assistance.

Diversity And Inclusion

At Transport and Main Roads, we foster a workplace culture built on respect, dignity and fairness. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and women.

If you require additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, assistive technologies, or specific physical accommodations, please let us know to ensure you can showcase your abilities during the recruitment process.

Additional Information

Applications to remain current for 12 months after the closing date of the initial vacancy.

Job Ad Reference

QLD/701768/26

Closing Date

Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Occupational group

Marketing, PR & Communication