Project Engagement Advisor

Queensland Government; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government seeks a Project Engagement Advisor to connect Transport and Roads Investment Program projects with regional communities in North Queensland. You will provide strategic engagement, coordinate events, and prepare executive briefings for leadership and project teams.

Successful candidates will have strong community and stakeholder engagement experience, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to build relationships across departments and with external

Qualifications

• Strong experience in community and stakeholder engagement, strategic communication and issues management.
• Ability to prepare executive correspondence and reports for leadership teams.
• Proven ability to build positive relationships across departments and with communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic community and stakeholder engagement advice to project teams and leadership.
• Develop and deliver engagement strategies for QTRIP projects in North Queensland.
• Create project communications, briefing materials and media responses.
• Coordinate community events, road openings, roadshows and engagement activities.
• Prepare high-quality executive correspondence, briefings and project reports.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic communication

Issues management

Executive correspondence

Education

Tertiary qualifications in communications or related discipline

Job description

Cloncurry is a welcoming outback community offering the best of regional living, with direct flights to Townsville, Cairns and Brisbane and Mount Isa only 120 km away. With local schools, childcare and medical facilities, Cloncurry offers the essentials of everyday living alongside the unique experiences that come with calling the Queensland outback home.As Project Engagement Advisor, you'll be at the centre of connecting TMR's projects with the communities and stakeholders they serve. Supporting the delivery of the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP), you'll work closely with project teams and leaders to provide strategic advice across community engagement, stakeholder relationships, media relations and issues management.In this varied and rewarding role, you will:- Provide strategic community and stakeholder engagement advice to the District Director, project managers and multidisciplinary teams.- Develop and deliver communication and engagement strategies for QTRIP projects across the North Queensland Region.- Create engaging project communications, briefing materials, media responses and other stakeholder information.- Coordinate community events, road openings, roadshows, displays, media opportunities and other engagement activities.- Prepare high-quality executive correspondence, project briefings and reports for leadership and project teams.- Build positive relationships across TMR and with our communities and stakeholders, helping deliver a responsive, customer-focused approach.To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:- Strong experience in community and stakeholder engagement, strategic communication, issues management and executive correspondence. You'll be a clear and adaptable communicator who builds effective relationships, provides sound advice, works with integrity and embraces innovative approaches to achieve positive outcomes.Mandatory requirements for the role include:- 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 qualifications:- Tertiary qualifications in communications or a similar discipline (IE engagement related) will be highly regarded.- International Association for Public Participation (iap2) or equivalent training in stakeholder engagement.How to apply:Apply online at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au with the following information for the panel to assess your suitability -- Your CV or resume (maximum five pages).- A cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your skills and experience and your ability to meet the requirements of the role.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/705856/26Closing Date: Friday, 13 November 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.