Strategic Communications Lead for Infrastructure Projects (Gold Coast)

Eden Ritchie Recruitment; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Ritchie Recruitment is seeking an experienced Principal Communications Advisor to support the South Coast Region program and the Queensland Transport Road Infrastructure Program (QTRIP) on the Gold Coast. The role involves leading stakeholder engagement and risk/issue management with government and public transport partners.

You will develop engagement strategies, monitor media trends, and provide executive-level advice while maintaining high standards of stakeholder relations and

Qualifications

• Desirable qualifications in journalism or communications and engagement.
• IAP2 or equivalent training in community engagement and public participation.

Responsibilities

• Engage stakeholders to support delivery of the QTRIP program.
• Provide strategic stakeholder risk assessment and issues management guidance.
• Develop high-level engagement strategies and monitor media trends.
• Prepare executive materials, briefing notes, and ministerial correspondence.
• Foster relationships with government agencies, industry, and communities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Strategic communications

Report writing

Education

Journalism or communications degree

IAP2 training

Job description

Eden Ritchie Recruitment is seeking an experienced Principal Communications Advisor to support the South Coast Region program and the Queensland Transport Road Infrastructure Program (QTRIP) on the Gold Coast. The role involves leading stakeholder engagement and risk/issue management with government and public transport partners.

You will develop engagement strategies, monitor media trends, and provide executive-level advice while maintaining high standards of stakeholder relations and