Stakeholder and Business Engagement Manager

Georgiou; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgiou, now part of STRABAG SE, is seeking a Stakeholder and Business Engagement Manager to join the Wave Stage 1 Brownfield package in Beerwah. You’ll provide strategic advice to project leaders, manage stakeholder risks, and oversee engagement programs to communicate and mitigate community impacts during planning, design and construction.

You’ll build and maintain relationships with clients, government agencies, local councils and communities, provide advice on reputational matters, and lead

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in community relations, stakeholder engagement or communications.
• Significant experience working on major infrastructure, construction or complex projects.
• Proven ability to develop and lead stakeholder engagement strategies across project lifecycles, especially business-to-business.
• Strong experience managing sensitive stakeholder issues, complaints and reputational risks.
• Exceptional communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to provide strategic advice to senior leaders and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to project leaders, manage stakeholder risks, oversee engagement programs, and ensure community impacts are effectively communicated and mitigated throughout planning, design and construction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, government agencies, local councils, residents, businesses, Traditional Owners and other key stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice on stakeholder risks, community sentiment and reputational matters.
• Ensure compliance with client, contractual and governance requirements.
• Foster a strong community relations culture across project teams.
• Coach and mentor project personnel and lead community relations resources.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Community relations

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Stakeholder and Business Engagement Manager

Join Georgiou and Beerwah Coast Connect Alliance for the Wave Stage 1 Brownfield package as a Stakeholder and Business Engagement Manager to join our civil and engineering teams. This package delivers critical upgrades at Beerwah, including heavy rail works, a major station overhaul, and seamless integration with the North Coast Line and the Beerburrum–Nambour Rail Upgrade.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Georgiou—now proudly part of STRABAG SE, one of Europe’s largest construction technology groups—you’ll join a business where local expertise meets global opportunity. For nearly 50 years, we’ve built Australia’s infrastructure and our reputation for being the best people to work with.

With Georgiou’s local knowledge and experience and STRABAG’s forward-thinking innovation, we’re delivering projects that connect communities, develop people, and set new industry benchmarks, all while staying true to the culture and values that make Georgiou unique.

• Build impact that lasts – work on iconic projects shaping Australian communities.
• Grow without limits – access world‑class training, mentoring, and career pathways across Australia and STRABAG’s global network.
• Flexibility that works for you – enjoy wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, and support to help you stay connected to life beyond work.
• Belong and be supported – inclusive facilities like free hygiene products, parental and prayer rooms, and wellbeing programs.
• A culture that cares – our values of Care, Integrity, and Excellence guide everything we do.
• Reward for your work – competitive packages, annual reviews, and access to the Georgiou Perks discounts platform.

What you’ll do (but not limited to):

• You will provide strategic advice to project leaders, manage stakeholder risks, oversee engagement programs, and ensure community impacts are effectively communicated and mitigated throughout planning, design and construction
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, government agencies, local councils, residents, businesses, Traditional Owners and other key stakeholders
• Provide strategic advice on stakeholder risks, community sentiment and reputational matters
• Ensure compliance with client, contractual and governance requirements
• Foster a strong community relations culture across project teams
• Coach and mentor project personnel
• Lead community relations resources and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Represent the Alliance and the project at community events, engagement activities and public‑facing forums

What you’re good at:

• Minimum 8 years' experience in community relations, stakeholder engagement or communications
• Significant experience working on major infrastructure, construction or complex project environments
• Proven ability to develop and lead stakeholder engagement strategies across project lifecycles particularly business to business
• Strong experience managing sensitive stakeholder issues, complaints and reputational risks
• Exceptional communication, influencing and relationship-building skills
• Ability to provide strategic advice to senior leaders and clients

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team

We welcome applicants of all cultures, backgrounds and identities; people with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and current or former members of the Australian Defence Force, including veterans and reservists.

Contact Us
NSW - 02 8072 3600
QLD - 07 3319 4500
WA & NT - 08 9200 2500