Project Engagement Advisor

1 day ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Department Of Transport And Main Roads Full time

Overview
About us
The Australian and Queensland governments have jointly committed $9 billion—an 80:20 funding arrangement—for the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program (BHTSP), marking the largest single investment in the highway to date. This initiative aims to reduce crash severity and frequency, particularly between Gympie and Cairns, through measures such as wide centre line treatments, audio tactile line marking, intersection upgrades, rest areas, pavement strengthening, overtaking lanes, and upgrades to narrow structures, with completion targeted by 2030. It builds on over $6 billion in planned investment under the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) 2024-25 to 2027-28. Project prioritisation will be guided by the Bruce Highway Advisory Council and both levels of government, with a corridor-wide fatigue management strategy informing rest area and stopping place upgrades.
Benefits
Annual health & wellbeing reimbursement of $109.40
Mackay/Townsville/Cairns: 5 weeks annual leave + 14% annual leave loading
Gympie/Bundaberg/Rockhampton: 4 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading
Locality allowance Mackay/Townsville/Cairns/Rockhampton
Corporate discounts from a range of leading private health companies
Further learning and development support available through the Study and Research Assistance Scheme (SARAS)
Relocation assistance
The Role
The purpose of this role is to contribute to the efficient delivery of Southern Queensland Region's (SQR) Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP). You will provide strategic communication services to technical and professional staff for community engagement, media relations, issues management, public affairs, and stakeholder relationship management.
Responsibilities
Coordinate community and stakeholder engagement for infrastructure projects including development and implementation of communication and engagement strategies, researching and writing project communication materials, media enquiry responses and releases - adhering to brand guidelines and TMR style guides.
Provide strategic communications advice and support to project directors, project managers and other staff about community and stakeholder engagement, issues management, risk assessment and communication strategies using appropriate communication tools.
Develop and maintain positive relationships and consult with internal and external stakeholders, including local, state and federal government officers, key industry stakeholders, local business and the general community
Manage the preparation of (plan, write, edit and publish) executive correspondence and communications materials, including researching and writing media statements and responses, ministerial briefings, newsletters, flyers, display materials, speech notes and website content.
Research and prepare project briefing materials, and reporting for leadership and project teams, maintaining a high degree of integrity and confidentiality, using systems in accordance with record management policy and procedures.
Plan, develop, and coordinate key communication activities such as community events and consultation activities, road openings or commissioning, roadshows and displays, media opportunities, and other events as determined by the district or region, that contribute to the effective delivery of regional infrastructure projects as required.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference:
QLD/658913CAP/25
Closing Date:
Ongoing
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