AO5 Communications Advisor

Randstad are currently assisting a QLD Govt Dept who are seeking an experienced AO5 Communications Advisor to assist with an upcoming project, on an initial 3 year contract, located in Buderim.The Communications Advisor contract role will support projects in the design, construction and maintenance phases within the Delivery Team providing communications services to assigned projects.Your opportunityIn the role of Communications Advisor, you will actively participate as a member of the Transport and Main Roads North Coast Region Stakeholder Management Unit to ensure effective relationship outcomes for regional projects. You will be required to advise on, develop, implement and monitor a range of high quality and timely communications services relating to community engagement, stakeholder relationship management, reputational and issues management, media relations, executive correspondence and internal communications for projects in the design and construction phases on the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) for North Coast Region.Accountabilities include:

• Provide high level communication advice and support to regional staff on communication strategies for key stakeholder and community engagement on road infrastructure projects in the design and construction phases using appropriate communication tools and processes to develop, implement and monitor activities.
• Research and gather information and write articles for various project materials, including newsletters, construction notifications, webpage content, online engagement information, reporting and so on.
• Coordinate and write media statements, responses to media enquiries, speech notes and other communications materials for the Minister’s office and senior management.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate cooperation, coordination and enhanced communication channels.
• Ensure appropriate governance frameworks are maintained and adhered to in order to monitor compliance with policy, legislation, regulations, standards and procedures.
• Perform other adhoc communication support as required.

This position reports to the Senior Communications Advisor (Delivery).Desirable requirements:

• A current Class ‘C’ Drivers Licence
• While qualifications are not mandatory, a degree in communications, public relations, journalism or marketing would be highly desirable. Accreditation from the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) in Engagement, or the willingness to obtain one.
• Understanding of Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia framework and how it applies to infrastructure projects. Preferably Infrastructure Sustainability Accredited Professional qualification (however, this is not mandatory).
• Experience in a communication or community engagement role in an environment dealing with major infrastructure projects, particularly in the transport or civil engineering sector, will be highly regarded.

Benefits of choosing RandstadWe value our contractors. So in addition to benefits from your new employer, we also offer you,

• Discounts at retailers like David Jones, Myer & JB HiFi, Rebel Sport, Woolworths, Hoyts cinemas and many more.
• A free Employee Assistance Program offers you and your family support
• Access to your payslips at the click of a button via our MyRandstad App
• We offer three pay runs a week Plus more

What nowAre you ready to take the next step in your career? If you meet the essential criteria and have the required experience send your resume now.If you have any questions or perhaps your resume isn’t up to date with your current role email marika.wark@randstad.com.auAt Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.SkillsCommunications Advisor, communications officer, comms advisor, comms officerEducationSecondary School/High School