Strategic Engagement Lead - Infrastructure Projects (Remote)

APG Workforce; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One work-from-home day per week

Job summary

APG Workforce is seeking an experienced Project Engagement Advisor to support a Queensland Government department in Cairns. You will deliver strategic communications, community engagement and stakeholder management across major infrastructure projects, coordinating community consultation and ensuring effective liaison with landholders, community members and government representatives.

The role offers an hourly rate of $73.00 plus super, with a 9 Nov 2026 – 28 Jul 2028 contract and one

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement, stakeholder management or strategic communications within infrastructure or government.
• Experience preparing ministerial/executive correspondence and stakeholder communications.
• Strong understanding of government operations, media relations and regional engagement.
• Ability to develop and implement communication and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive issues and reputational risk.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate community engagement activities for major infrastructure projects.
• Provide strategic communications and stakeholder engagement advice to Project Managers.
• Develop and implement communication strategies and stakeholder management plans.
• Engage with community groups, landholders and other key stakeholders.
• Manage community inquiries, emerging issues and stakeholder concerns.
• Act as a point of contact between project teams and external stakeholders.
• Prepare ministerial and executive correspondence, briefing materials and communication documents.
• Support media responses and reputation management activities.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder management

Strategic communications

Gov & infrastructure

Job description

APG Workforce is seeking an experienced Project Engagement Advisor to support a Queensland Government department in Cairns. You will deliver strategic communications, community engagement and stakeholder management across major infrastructure projects, coordinating community consultation and ensuring effective liaison with landholders, community members and government representatives.

The role offers an hourly rate of $73.00 plus super, with a 9 Nov 2026 – 28 Jul 2028 contract and one