Senior Infrastructure Communications Advisor (Hybrid)

Www.chandlermacleod.com; Sunshine Coast Regional; Hybrid; AUD 109,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking an AO6 Senior Communications Advisor in Buderim for a hybrid, five-year assignment on an infrastructure-focused program. You will lead communications and stakeholder engagement across major projects, coordinate with government and community stakeholders, and guide teams on messaging and engagement strategies.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, exceptional stakeholder management, and the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, public relations or corporate affairs.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgement and experience managing sensitive issues and communications risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver communication and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Provide strategic communications advice to project and delivery teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Coordinate community engagement activities, project notifications and stakeholder briefings.
• Prepare and review communication materials to ensure quality, consistency and accuracy.
• Support issue management, risk mitigation and reputation management activities.
• Monitor stakeholder feedback and community sentiment to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with project teams and delivery partners to achieve successful project outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Verbal communication

Relationship management

Prioritisation

Issue & risk management

Infrastructure/government experience

Job description

Chandler Macleod is seeking an AO6 Senior Communications Advisor in Buderim for a hybrid, five-year assignment on an infrastructure-focused program. You will lead communications and stakeholder engagement across major projects, coordinate with government and community stakeholders, and guide teams on messaging and engagement strategies.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, exceptional stakeholder management, and the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced