Senior Communications

Since establishing in Australia in 2020, FCC Construction Australia is committed to expanding the capability of the Australian construction market by leveraging our proven integration approach and demonstrating our reputation for solving complex infrastructure challenges through our innovative solutions.

We draw on our global position as one of the top construction companies globally, operating in over 25 countries for the past 120 years and responsible for delivering some of the largest, most complex, and highly acclaimed projects globally under an integrated business model.

Our activities span all areas of engineering and construction – we are a world leader in successfully delivering civil works and transport infrastructure - roads, railways, airports, hydraulic and marine works, tunnels, bridges – as well as residential and non-residential buildings - hospitals, football stadiums, museums, corporate offices. Currently we're in the top 30 construction companies globally.

Please note that this role is site-based and fixed term (approx months), requiring you to be present on our project site.

The Role:

As the Senior Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Advisor you will contribute your sound knowledge and experience in the development and delivery of communication and stakeholder awareness initiatives within the construction industry; supporting the end-to-end delivery of our Geelong based road project. This role is fixed term, extending across the project lifespan (approx months).

More specifically this role will involve:

• Contribute to the development of communications strategies that support project, such as Works Notifications, Newsletters etc.
• Support the implementation of communication action plans
• Support the effective operation of the communications team culture activities such as organising meetings, off-sites and team engagement activities
• Update and manage communication records and databases, ensuring that all information is accurate, trackable, stored correctly, accessible and compliant with internal records management systems and processes
• Monitor purchase orders, invoices and supplier engagements, reconciliation, invoice payments
• Assist with developing communication engagement/communications for the Project
• Assist with developing community implementation strategies and plans
• Assist with developing culture activities – such as Community Events
• Participate in meetings with the Client through weekly meetings with the Client's Comms Department
• Maintain detailed and accurate record of all meetings held, including the agenda, meeting minutes and follow up/action points
• Assist with developing CSE Procedures to support the CSE Management Plan (CSEMP), including addressing client responses
• Respond to community concerns
• Develop and maintain key relationships with stakeholders such as government, members of the community etc.
• Proactively identify potential challenges and areas requiring management support for advocacy.
  
  Support our Project teams and represent our organization at community events, public forums, and other settings where stakeholders gather, fostering open channels of communication.

To value-add, it's important you have a proactive "can do" attitude and look to take the initiative to get involved with ad-hoc tasks and proactively seek additional work.

Competencies we're seeking:

• A tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, media, or a related discipline, and/or equivalent demonstrated experience within Construction is highly desirable
• Strategic marketing, communications, and project management skills
• Proven track record in successful delivery and evaluation of campaigns
• Experience in developing successful marketing and communication strategies is highly desirable
• Proven track record in building and managing relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders

What's in it for you:

• Gain experience working for a global construction company (listed within the top 30 worldwide)
• A competitive remuneration package
• Access to employee assistance program for employees and families

FCC are dedicated to fostering a gender-equitable team and cultivating a culture that mirrors the diversity of the communities we serve. Our commitment lies in establishing a workplace that prioritizes safety and respect for all team members. We actively invite applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, we look forward to hearing from you soon.