Strategic Stakeholder Engagement Lead - Transport Projects

Department of Transport and Main Roads; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Main Roads in Rockhampton seeks an experienced Manager (Project and Stakeholder Engagement) to lead a team delivering communication and stakeholder engagement for Central Queensland’s transport infrastructure program. Based in Rockhampton, you will provide strategic advice to regional leaders and steer engagement on major and politically sensitive projects.

You will manage emerging issues, build productive relationships with communities, government and industry,

Qualifications

• Five or more years of external stakeholder engagement and communications experience.
• Strong leadership capability with past responsibility for a team.
• Ability to advise senior leaders and manage sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of engagement strategies for infrastructure projects.
• Build productive relationships with communities, service providers, industry and government.
• Set strategic direction of the communication and engagement teams.
• Provide high-level advice and practical options to regional leaders and project teams.
• Monitor engagement activity, emerging issues, risks and results across the program.
• Lead and support a capable team, including performance management and development.
• Promote sound judgement, ethical decision-making and accountable delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic communication

Public affairs

Education

Degree in communications or related discipline

Job description

The Department of Transport and Main Roads in Rockhampton seeks an experienced Manager (Project and Stakeholder Engagement) to lead a team delivering communication and stakeholder engagement for Central Queensland’s transport infrastructure program. Based in Rockhampton, you will provide strategic advice to regional leaders and steer engagement on major and politically sensitive projects.

You will manage emerging issues, build productive relationships with communities, government and industry,