Communications Officer

1 month ago


Toowoomba, Australia HB Recruitment Full time

Join a dynamic team in the State Government as a Communications Officer - AO5, where you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on road infrastructure projects within the district.

As a Communications Officer, your primary accountabilities will include coordinating community engagement, providing strategic communications advice, and implementing effective communication strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

- Coordinate community engagement for road infrastructure projects, offering ongoing strategic communications advice to project managers.
- Develop and implement communication strategies, ensuring effective stakeholder management and consultation with various interest groups.
- Provide expert communication support to the District Director, managers, and staff, covering areas such as media and issues management, risk assessment, and community engagement.
- Prepare and manage communications materials, including media releases, newsletters, speeches, and other project-related documents.
- Organise and oversee key communication activities like road commissioning, launches, media opportunities, and events.
- Lead stakeholder engagement meetings with the assistance of technical team members.
- Provide training, guidance, and support to district staff and consultants, enhancing their communication skills and fostering better relationships with stakeholders and the community.
- Develop and implement communication strategies, procedures, and policies aligned with the district's strategic objectives.

**Requirements**:

- Experienced communications professional capable of quickly taking on and managing projects, ideally with infrastructure or civil construction background.
- Proficiency in face-to-face engagement, leading meetings with multiple stakeholders, including property owners, local businesses, community members, and local government officials, even in challenging conversations regarding property impacts.
- Excellent written communication skills, enabling the development of compelling and impactful content.
- Flexibility to travel within the district, with very rare overnight stays.

Play a vital role in shaping the communication landscape for road infrastructure projects in the district. As a dedicated communications professional, you will have the opportunity to make a difference while working alongside a supportive and collaborative team.



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