Senior Communications Advisor

2 weeks ago

Sunshine Coast, Australia Talent Street Full time

Talent Street is looking for a Senior Communications Advisor (A06) for one of our QLD Government clients.

Location: North Coast Region, QLD

Contract Duration: 10 March 2025 – 28 January 2028

Salary Range: AO6.1 – $77.02 per hour to AO6.4 – $82.40 per hour + 11.5% Superannuation

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Communications Advisor to join our client's Communications team, managing and leading communication and engagement activities across multiple projects within the North Coast Region.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Lead executive correspondence, community relations, and engagement efforts across the North Coast Region.
  2. Develop and implement innovative communication strategies tailored to diverse stakeholders.
  3. Collaborate with internal teams to provide strategic communications advice and meet project goals.
  4. Manage media strategies, create content, and oversee public-facing communication channels (social media, websites).
  5. Coordinate engagement events, manage reputational risks, and ensure compliance with governance frameworks.
  6. Translate complex information into clear, accessible content for diverse stakeholders.
  7. Balance competing priorities and manage differing stakeholder views to enhance the Client's reputation.
  8. Respond quickly to urgent matters, managing tight deadlines across multiple projects.
  9. 5+ years' experience in stakeholder engagement, with a strong community focus.
  10. Proven ability to build strong relationships and manage diverse stakeholders.
  11. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  12. Strong organisational and planning abilities with a capacity to manage multiple priorities.
  13. Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends if required.
  14. Political awareness and ability to navigate sensitive issues.
  15. Tertiary qualifications in Communications or related fields.
  16. Experience within infrastructure, construction, or government sectors.
  17. Knowledge of public sector processes and regulatory systems.
  18. IAP2 certification or willingness to attain.

Working Hours:

Maximum of 38 hours per week Monday to Friday between 6am and 6pm on agreed office days and between 6am and 10pm on agreed remote working days under implemented FWA up to 50% based on business needs after a probationary period. Maximum of 9.5 hours per day paid at a flat rate in a 5-day week during Business Hours as stated above.

If you're passionate about strategic communications and community engagement, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we want to hear from you Apply now to make a real impact within Queensland's major projects.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Data Infrastructure and Analytics

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