Senior Project Engagement Advisor

2 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Department of Transport and Main Roads Full time

Are you a skilled communicator passionate about driving positive community outcomes? Join us as a Senior Project Engagement Advisor In this key role, you'll influence decisions, provide expert advice, and help shape the growth of our Customer and Stakeholder Management team. If you're ready to make an impact and lead with purpose, we want to hear from you

Overview

Exciting Opportunity: Senior Project Engagement Advisor. Join the Customer and Stakeholder Management team at TMR Far North District and play a key role in shaping strategic communications for the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) across North Queensland. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on infrastructure delivery in the region.

Responsibilities
  • Providing expert advice on issues management, stakeholder engagement, and risk assessment to senior leaders and project teams.
  • Building strong relationships with ministerial staff, government representatives, community organisations, and key stakeholders.
  • Developing and implementing communication strategies for high-risk infrastructure projects, including preparing media releases, newsletters, and speech notes.
  • Coordinating community consultations, road openings, media events and other activities to support QTRIP delivery.
  • Monitoring regional projects to identify emerging trends and communication risks.
  • Preparing high-quality executive correspondence, reports, and briefing materials while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
  • Leading a collaborative, customer-focused team, mentoring staff, and fostering professional development in communication and stakeholder engagement.
Qualifications

While qualifications are not mandatory, a degree in communications, public relations, journalism or marketing would be highly desirable. The preferred candidate will have proven experience in communications, PR, or related field, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong leadership and team management abilities.

What We Offer
  • Generous employer superannuation contribution - up to 12.75%.
  • 5 weeks annual recreational leave, plus leave loading.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Flexible Working options.
  • Wellbeing initiatives including Employee Assistance Program.
  • Generous parental leave entitlements.

At Transport and Main Roads, we celebrate diversity in creating a workplace culture that is built on respect, dignity, and fairness, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experience. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for our roles.

Join Us

If you're ready to take on a leadership role that combines your passion for effective communication with your drive to make a difference, we encourage you to apply. Together, let's create a stronger and more connected Far North District.

How To Apply

Apply online at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au with the following information for the panel to assess your suitability. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining how your knowledge, skills, experience and attributes meet the competencies listed under "Is this role for you".

Be a part of something special at Far North District. Connect, engage, and inspire. Apply today

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/658202/25

Closing Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Occupational group: Marketing, PR & Communication


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