Project Engagement Advisor

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible full-time employment

Career development opportunities

Inclusive team environment

Job summary

Queensland Government in Mackay Regional is seeking a Project Engagement Advisor to support delivery of major road and transport infrastructure across Central Queensland. Based in Mackay or Rockhampton, you will work with project teams to inform, engage and support communities and decision-makers throughout project delivery.

You will provide strategic communication and engagement advice, develop engagement strategies, and coordinate community consultation activities across a diverse portfolio of

Qualifications

• Develop and deliver strategic communication and engagement plans for infrastructure projects.
• Advise project teams and leadership on stakeholder engagement across diverse portfolios.
• Coordinate community consultation activities and events.

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 materials.
• Build 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.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communications planning

Community consultation

Job description

Help shape the conversation on projects that connect QueenslandDo 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/700471/26Closing Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2026