Strategic Communications Lead for Major Infrastructure

Narooma; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20/8 roster

Significant project exposure

Collaborative workplace

Exposure to complex project comms

Total Remuneration Package + LAHA

Zero Harm workplace

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business seeks an experienced Communications Manager to lead strategic communications for major Power Projects. You will oversee planning, content, media engagement and digital channels on a 20/8 roster, collaborating with project teams and client communications to inform communities and stakeholders.

You bring 7–10 years in communications, with senior advisory experience in infrastructure or energy, and strong writing, digital, and crisis-communications capabilities

Qualifications

• :Bachelor level qualification in communications, public relations, journalism or a related discipline
• Seven to ten years of experience in communications, public affairs or media management
• At least three years in a management or senior advisory role within major infrastructure, energy or resources projects
• Experience managing media relations within a project environment
• Strong digital communications, website content and social media management capability
• Exceptional written communication skills translating technical information for community audiences
• Experience working across client and contractor interfaces
• Crisis communications capability
• Strong stakeholder management, collaboration and influencing skills

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications for major project activities and manage communications planning, content, media engagement and digital channels
• Collaborate with project teams and client communications teams to deliver clear, timely information to communities and stakeholders
• Oversee media relations, digital content and website communications across construction, engagement and stakeholder relations

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Digital communications

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Crisis communications

Project environment experience

Leadership/management

Client & contractor interfaces

Education

Bachelor degree in communications/public relations/journalism or related discipline

Job description

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business seeks an experienced Communications Manager to lead strategic communications for major Power Projects. You will oversee planning, content, media engagement and digital channels on a 20/8 roster, collaborating with project teams and client communications to inform communities and stakeholders.

You bring 7–10 years in communications, with senior advisory experience in infrastructure or energy, and strong writing, digital, and crisis-communications capabilities