Procurement/Communications Coordinator - Copperstring 2032

UGL and CPB Contractors have been awarded the early works contract to support Powerlink’s delivery of CopperString 2032. This $5 billion iconic project will initially involve 840 kilometres of new transmission line running from just south of Townsville to Mount Isa that will connect Queensland’s North West Minerals Province to the national electricity grid. The project scope includes:

• 500 kilovolt (kV) transmission line from just south of Townsville to Hughenden
• 330kV transmission line from Hughenden to Cloncurry
• 220kV transmission line from Cloncurry to Mount Isa
• Up to six new substation sites.

Preliminary site works are already underway, with construction of workforce accommodation and facilities in strategic locations along the project corridor due to commence mid-2024.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a skilled communications professional to support the Communications and Engagement, and Procurement Teams in managing relationships with the supply chain. You will help ensure the Project’s reputation and brand is supported by providing high quality communications content and liaison with suppliers and community members.

You’ll have strong written and verbal communication skills, an eye for detail, an ability to manage a diverse workload with competing deadlines, and a demonstrated ability to foster and evolve internal and external relationships. A strong competence in proactive issues management is also an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the procurement team in responding to supplier enquiries and building relationships with suppliers and community members
• Assist in assessing data coming from the ICN market sounding process, expressions of interest and request for quotation processes
• Proactively identifying local suppliers who are yet to register/be interested in the project
• Assist in collating data for reporting back to our Client and for future Ministerial requests
• Establish clear processes/procedures for the management of suppliers from ICN to Felix or back to supplier development/Powerlink
• Support the wider Communications and Engagement Team with coordination of engagement activities and reporting of supplier liaison

Requirements for this role:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to prepare a wide variety of written communication materials for internal and external audiences.
• The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• A high attention to detail.
• Team player with positive, confident approach to working with people.
• Relevant recognized qualifications in communications, engagement or public relations with be viewed favourably.

We support diversity in the workplace. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with a multicultural background are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies