Communications Advisor

About Laing O’Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with over 50 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure including more than a decade under the Laing O’Rourke banner. We are currently delivering some of Australia’s most exciting projects across the transport, building construction, defence, airports, mining, civil and social infrastructure sectors. Laing O’Rourke is committed to becoming the recognised leader for innovation and excellence in the construction industry. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Communications Advisor for our Sydney Metro West – Western Tunnelling Package (WTP) project.

A consortium between Gamuda Australia and Laing O’Rourke has been awarded a $2.16 billion contract to start tunnelling on the mega Sydney Metro West project.

Construction includes the delivery of 9 kilometres of twin, metro rail tunnels between Westmead and Sydney Olympic Park; excavation of new station boxes at Westmead and Parramatta; excavation for a services facility and crossover structure at Rosehill; earthworks, utilities and connecting tunnels for a Maintenance and Stabling Facility at Clyde; and a precast concrete segment factory at Eastern Creek. 

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of communications materials including drafting fact sheets, notifications, newsletters, media responses and responses to stakeholders and community members
• Support the Community Place Manager to deliver community engagement activities and events
• Assist in the planning and development of internal communication at corporate and project levels
• Assist in the identification, development and management of promotional opportunities for the project and its construction (i.e media, presentations, milestones etc).

About you

• At least two to three years of communications experience and/or community liaison/stakeholder engagement experience
• Experience working on a construction site and in the construction industry is desirable but not essential
• A qualification in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or similar would be beneficial

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, family friendly work practices, additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. We recognise the increasing importance of flexible work arrangements and family friendly work practices to enable and maintain a diverse, adaptive and high performing workforce.

As a proud RAP organisation, Laing O'Rourke is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan at www.laingorourke.com

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.