Senior Communications Advisor

Osborne Richardson; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 156,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Osborne Richardson on the Gold Coast seeks a Senior Communications Advisor (AO6) to lead a small communications and engagement team in Nerang. You will advise Project Directors and the Regional Director on external communications for major road projects, with a hands-on role in community outreach.

The role requires senior experience in community engagement, stakeholder management, and strategic communications, plus ability to manage issues and liaise with communities, industry, and government

Qualifications

• Senior experience in community engagement, stakeholder management and strategic communications.
• Strong issues management skills and confidence handling difficult stakeholders.
• Experience in major infrastructure environments (highly regarded).
• Experience leading and developing a team.
• Media relations and social media skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead community engagement and relations for major road projects across the region.
• Lead and coach a small team producing clear, high-quality collateral and information.
• Identify communication issues early with project managers and implement proactive issues management.
• Provide media, engagement and strategic advice to senior leaders.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder management

Strategic communications

Team leadership

Media relations

Social media

Education

Communications degree

Job description

Senior Communications Advisor (AO6) | Nerang, Gold Coast

About the role

• 6-month contract, 2 November 2026 to 30 April 2027, with possible extension
• Full time or part time considered
• Around $79 to $84 per hour plus super

South Coast Region is one of the fastest-growing regions in Queensland. It covers more than 1,000 km of national highway and state-controlled road network across the Gold Coast, Logan and Scenic Rim. The region is delivering a major infrastructure program and needs a senior communications and engagement specialist to lead the external-facing work that goes with it.

You’ll lead a small Communications and Engagement team and act as the key adviser to Project Directors, the Regional Director and the communications leadership team. This is a hands‑on role with a direct line to the communities affected by major road projects.

What you’ll do

• Lead community engagement, community relations and correspondence for major road projects across the region
• Lead and coach a small team producing clear, consistent, high-quality collateral and information
• Work with project managers to identify communication issues early and put proactive issues management in place
• Provide media, engagement and strategic advice to senior leaders
• Build strong relationships with community groups, businesses, industry and local, state and federal government agencies
• Represent the department in public forums and community meetings

What you’ll bring

• Senior experience in community engagement, stakeholder management and strategic communications
• Strong issues management skills and confidence handling difficult stakeholders and critical conversations
• Experience in major infrastructure environments (highly regarded)
• Experience leading and developing a team
• Media relations and social media skills
• A degree in communications, public relations or marketing, or equivalent experience
• IAP2 or equivalent engagement training (desirable)
• Knowledge of the infrastructure planning lifecycle (desirable)

Mandatory requirements

• A current Class C driver's licence and your own vehicle to travel to sites, offices and meetings (travel costs are not covered)
• Willingness to undergo employment screening, including a criminal history check
• A White Card, or the ability to get one within six months of starting