Public Relations Director: Infrastructure Stakeholder Leader

Ferrovial Services Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction-Webber 285 JV seeks a Public Relations Director to lead stakeholder communications for a major infrastructure project. You will shape messaging, oversee media relations, community outreach, and public meetings.

You will manage inquiries, coordinate with owners, agencies, and civic groups, and mentor PR staff to ensure accurate, timely information, with a focus on transparent, professional communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in public relations, communications, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, community outreach, or related roles preferred.
• Experience in transportation, construction, infrastructure, public policy, government affairs, community relations, or major public-facing project environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of public affairs principles, stakeholder communication practices, community outreach methods, media coordination, website/content management, social media, and public meeting support.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the process of keeping the general public and key stakeholders informed of the construction and operation of the project.
• Develop, implement, and oversee public relations strategies, communication plans, stakeholder outreach efforts, and public information processes.
• Provide leadership and direction for project messaging, construction updates, public notices, stakeholder communications, and community engagement activities.
• Coordinate with project leadership, owners, agencies, construction teams, and other stakeholders to ensure public information is accurate, timely, and aligned with project needs.
• Promote professional, transparent, and consistent communication with the public, corridor constituents, facility users, civic groups, business groups, and other interested parties.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Public relations

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

Content Management Systems

Stakeholder databases

Job description

Ferrovial Construction-Webber 285 JV seeks a Public Relations Director to lead stakeholder communications for a major infrastructure project. You will shape messaging, oversee media relations, community outreach, and public meetings.

You will manage inquiries, coordinate with owners, agencies, and civic groups, and mentor PR staff to ensure accurate, timely information, with a focus on transparent, professional communications.