Consultant - Communications & Engagement

Our Insights, Communication and Creative team is seeking new talent to join the Communication and Engagement team as we hit the ground running in 2022.

You will be joining a diverse, supportive and tight-knit team, where you will develop and implement communication, consultation and community relations strategies on a mix of projects, large and small, for a range of government and private sector clients.

The primary responsibilities of your position will be to manage and deliver communication, consultation and community relations activities for projects, in the infrastructure across strategy, policy, development and delivery. At time this may be as part of an embedded role with a client.

You will focus on the develop and implementing communication, consultation and community relations strategies that deliver successful outcomes for public and private sector clients, participating in integrated project teams with other professionals and providing expertise in communication, consultation and community relations strategies.

You will also be passionate about shaping meaningful outcomes for the community and supporting clients to deliver innovative engagement and communication programs.

**Qualifications**
- Up to six years demonstrated experience in developing and delivering communication, consultation and community relations strategies, and responding to issues associated with the planning and delivery of infrastructure and major property development projects, you will also possess:

- Experience working on major infrastructure projects
- Qualifications in communication, public relations, policy or research. International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) certification highly desired.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to write clearly and edit accurately to publish quality, easily understood information for internal and external audiences with the ability to effectively communicate, in plain English, complex concepts to diverse audiences
- A demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and work co-operatively with people at all levels to achieve outcomes, including construction environments
- Good negotiation and liaison skills with an interest or experience in facilitation
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good teamwork skills and ability to work well under pressure, be self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
- An understanding for the need for discretion when dealing with confidential matters

Please note: The client this role will be supporting has a mandated requirement for proof of COVID-19 vaccination. So all applicants will need to be able to show proof of vaccination status via their digital certificate.

**Additional information**

We provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & well-being:

- Flexible start and finish times, working from home, part time and job share options
- State of the art, modern and contemporary offices
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave
- Well-being benefits e.g. vaccinations, health insurance discounts
- Professional memberships
- Study assistance
- Professional and technical development opportunities

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone.

You'll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

If this job sounds like you and you, please APPLY today

**Our Approach**

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. 'Stronger Together' is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: 'We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.'

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