Senior Communications Advisor – Major Infrastructure

TrooCoo; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 165,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Troocoo is partnering with a Queensland Government client to recruit an AO6 Senior Communications Advisor for The Wave and Sunshine Coast infrastructure projects. The role leads communications across project packages, working with project teams and contractors to ensure proactive, community-focused engagement.

You will provide strategic communications advice throughout the lifecycle, with emphasis on construction delivery, stakeholder management and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications and stakeholder engagement within major infrastructure, construction, transport or contractor-delivered projects.
• Experience working with contractors, alliances, joint ventures or integrated project teams.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear messaging.
• Experience managing issues, risks and sensitive stakeholder matters.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver communications and stakeholder engagement strategies for major infrastructure project packages.
• Act as a key communications interface between project teams and contractor delivery teams.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, government agencies, councils, businesses, community groups and other stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice on communications, engagement, reputation management and emerging issues.
• Coordinate construction communications, including project notifications, community engagement, stakeholder briefings and issue responses.
• Monitor community sentiment and stakeholder feedback and provide advice to support project decision-making.
• Represent the project at meetings with contractors, stakeholders and community representatives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communications strategy

Construction communications

Project liaison

Relationship management

Policy liaison

Education

IAP2 certification

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Troocoo is partnering with a Queensland Government client to recruit an AO6 Senior Communications Advisor for The Wave and Sunshine Coast infrastructure projects. The role leads communications across project packages, working with project teams and contractors to ensure proactive, community-focused engagement.

You will provide strategic communications advice throughout the lifecycle, with emphasis on construction delivery, stakeholder management and issue resolution.