Senior Communications Lead – Infrastructure Engagement

Capital Talent Consulting; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Talent Consulting seeks an experienced Senior Communications Advisor to support a major infrastructure program for a QLD Government client, based in Nerang.

You will lead a small communications and engagement team, provide strategic advice, and deliver clear, consistent engagement with communities and stakeholders.

This 6-month contract is full-time and includes travel to project sites; it offers a challenging role shaping community relations and risk messaging across the program.

Qualifications

• Experience in major infrastructure projects and community engagement.
• Ability to lead a small team and provide strategic advice.
• Experience with social media and engagement frameworks such as IAP2.
• Qualification in communications, PR or marketing or equivalent experience.
• Current Class C driver’s licence and own vehicle for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead community engagement, stakeholder relations and correspondence activities.
• Advise on media, external communications, issues management and engagement risks.
• Coach a small team to produce clear, accurate and consistent communications.
• Work with project teams to identify emerging issues and develop proactive responses.
• Build relationships with community, industry, business and government stakeholders.
• Keep up to date with project activities and identify communication trends and risks.

Skills

Communications

Stakeholder relations

Team leadership

Social media

IAP2 knowledge

Education

Communications/PR/Marketing qualification

Job description

Capital Talent Consulting seeks an experienced Senior Communications Advisor to support a major infrastructure program for a QLD Government client, based in Nerang.

You will lead a small communications and engagement team, provide strategic advice, and deliver clear, consistent engagement with communities and stakeholders.

This 6-month contract is full-time and includes travel to project sites; it offers a challenging role shaping community relations and risk messaging across the program.