Communications Coordinator

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Communications Coordinator
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Transurban
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About the role
We're seeking a motivated and energetic Communications Coordinator who will be primarily responsible for providing communications support and coordination to the Public Affairs and Communities (PAC) team in Queensland. You'll join a high performing, experienced team that manages the development and implementation of communications and stakeholder engagement strategies and activities on projects, initiatives and campaigns. As our Communications Coordinator, you'll contribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our cities and communities. It's meaningful, challenging and exciting work.
Day-to-day, you will:
Draft reports, minutes, agendas and coordinate/schedule meetings and events as required
Liaise with third party suppliers to book/purchase goods and services including advertising, catering, venues, printing etc
Provide support to the Queensland Public Affairs and Communities team
Support in the implementation of communications campaigns using appropriate internal and external channels, including online, social media, advertising, newsletters and presentations
Draft engaging content including print, online, social media, presentations
Assist in the organisation of corporate events (including on-road community events such as Bridge to Brisbane, Tour de Brisbane)
Assist with photography/videography requirements including organising shoots, coordinating approvals and uploading them to the centralised database
Contribute to the implementation of community engagement plans, including drafting required materials
Assist with preparation and distribution of project communications as required, including traffic alerts, letterbox communications
Respond to customer, community and stakeholder enquiries and complaints (received via email, phone, social media and in person)
Participate in the Public Affairs communications 24/7 on-call roster to deal with community and stakeholder issues out of hours
Support incident and emergency management communications as required
Qualifications and experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the proven ability to translate complex language into plain English
Demonstrated experience in coordinating corporate events
Tertiary qualification in Journalism, Communications and/or Public Relations
Demonstrated ability to support the delivery of community relations programs and activities, including experience in maintaining community relations systems and processes
Strong planning and organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to work to tight deadlines and in a high-pressure, dynamic corporate environment
Ability to take initiative and work in an autonomous environment
Demonstrated ability to implement communications plans to support project objectives, using a broad range of channels with a strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to write for various mediums including social media, print, resident notifications, newsletters, reports and presentations
Hold or able to obtain valid QLD driver's licence to drive to sites and meetings with external stakeholders and assist with events
If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.
With a career at Transurban, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:
A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year
16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well
Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests
Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more
Share offers and insurance benefits
Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days
We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.
We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us on .
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Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative
Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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