Project Engagement Advisor

Department of Transport and Main Roads; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible full-time employment

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads in Queensland is seeking a Project Engagement Advisor to support delivery of major road and transport infrastructure in Central Queensland. Based in Mackay or Rockhampton, you’ll provide strategic communication and stakeholder engagement advice to project managers and senior leaders, helping communities stay informed and engaged throughout delivery.

You’ll develop engagement strategies, coordinate community consultations, respond to media inquiries and

Qualifications

• Experience in stakeholder engagement, communications or community consultation.
• Ability to adapt messages for different audiences.
• Experience with media liaison or issues management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic communication and stakeholder engagement advice to project teams and leadership.
• Develop and deliver communication and engagement strategies for infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate community consultation activities, events, and stakeholder engagements.
• Prepare project communications, media responses, briefing notes and executive correspondence.
• Build productive relationships with community members and local government.
• Identify and manage emerging issues affecting delivery and reputation.
• Support a customer-focused culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communications

Community consultation

Media liaison

Issues management

Government correspondence

Job description

Join Transport and Main Roads as a Project Engagement Advisor and help deliver important road and transport projects that benefit communities across Central Queensland. Working closely with project managers, technical specialists and senior leaders, you'll provide strategic communication and stakeholder engagement advice, coordinate consultation activities, manage community and media enquiries, and develop clear, engaging communications. You'll play a key role in building positive relationships with communities, local stakeholders and government representatives while supporting the successful delivery of the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP). Based in Mackay or Rockhampton, this is an opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure projects, develop your communication expertise and contribute to outcomes that make a difference for Queenslanders.

Help shape the conversation on projects that connect Queensland.

Do you enjoy building relationships, engaging communities and turning complex information into clear, meaningful communication?

Transport and Main Roads are seeking motivated Project Engagement Advisors to join our Central Queensland Region team. Based in Mackay or Rockhampton, you'll play an important role in supporting the delivery of major road and transport infrastructure projects that improve safety, connectivity and liveability for Queensland communities.

About The Role

As a Project Engagement Advisor, you'll work alongside project managers, engineers and senior leaders to deliver strategic communication and stakeholder engagement activities across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects. You'll help ensure communities, stakeholders and decision-makers are informed, engaged and supported throughout project delivery.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you'll provide trusted advice on communication planning, community consultation, issues management and stakeholder relationships while helping protect and enhance the department's reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic communication and stakeholder engagement advice to project teams and leadership.
• Develop and deliver communication and engagement strategies for infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate community consultation activities, events, road openings and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Prepare project communications, media responses, briefing notes, executive correspondence and other communication materials.
• Build productive relationships with community members, local government, industry stakeholders and internal teams.
• Identify and manage emerging issues and risks impacting project delivery and reputation.
• Support a customer-focused culture by sharing knowledge and contributing to continuous improvement.

About You

You'll be a strong communicator who can adapt your message for different audiences and build effective working relationships. You'll enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and be confident providing advice, coordinating activities and managing competing priorities.

Experience in stakeholder engagement, communications, community consultation, media liaison, issues management or government correspondence will be highly regarded.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to contribute to projects that have a lasting impact on communities across one of Queensland's most diverse regions. From coastal communities to regional and outback areas, you'll help deliver programs that improve how people travel, work and connect.

You’ll Also Benefit From

• Flexible full-time employment.
• Access to career development and learning opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Meaningful work that delivers real outcomes for Queenslanders.
• The opportunity to work with experienced professionals across communications, engagement and infrastructure delivery.

If you're looking for a role where you can influence outcomes, build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to projects that matter, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Friday, 23 October 2026

Occupational group Marketing, PR & Communication