Project Engagement Advisor

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queensland Government's Transport and Main Roads division is seeking a Project Engagement Advisor for the Central Queensland Region, based in Mackay or Rockhampton, to support major road and transport infrastructure projects. You will work with project managers, engineers and leaders to develop communications strategies, coordinate community consultation, and manage stakeholder relationships.

This role offers a busy, varied environment with opportunities to influence outcomes and improve

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communications

Media liaison

Issues management

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 roleAs 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 responsibilitiesIn this role, you will: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 youYou'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.Applications to remain current for 12 monthsJob Ad Reference: QLD/703720/26Closing Date: Friday, 23 October 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.