Technical Director, Engagement & Communications

Ghd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Technical Director - Engagement and Communication in Melbourne, VIC. You will shape and deliver strategic engagement initiatives across infrastructure, environmental, and energy projects, collaborating with consultants across Australia to create lasting community benefit.

The role offers a path to senior technical leadership within a supportive, high-performing team. Flexible work practices are available to support well-being and productivity.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in a Social Science/Communications/Commerce degree or related field, or equivalent transferable experience.
• Strong commitment to client service and quality delivery.
• Excellent writing and content creation for diverse audiences and channels.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage respectfully with communities and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with sound judgement and curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement stakeholder and community engagement strategies and plans across GHD’s diverse projects.
• Manage and deliver complex projects for clients with support to grow into broader responsibilities.
• Build trusted relationships with existing clients and contribute to new growth areas.
• Identify opportunities and help develop clear, compelling proposals with guidance from experienced colleagues.
• Contribute to collaborative, high-performing teams and deliver quality outcomes.
• Share practical insights to strengthen engagement and communication practice.
• Grow your influence as a technical practitioner by sharing knowledge and modelling GHD behaviours.
• Contribute ideas and technical perspectives to shape GHD’s strategic direction.

Skills

Engagement & comms

Client service

Organisational skills

Written communication

Education

Social Science/Communications/Commerce degree

Job description

GHD is seeking a Technical Director - Engagement and Communication in Melbourne, VIC. You will shape and deliver strategic engagement initiatives across infrastructure, environmental, and energy projects, collaborating with consultants across Australia to create lasting community benefit.

The role offers a path to senior technical leadership within a supportive, high-performing team. Flexible work practices are available to support well-being and productivity.