About the Company Davidson is working with a state government client who is seeking an experienced Communications Advisor.
About the Role In the role of Communications Advisor, you will provide strategic community and stakeholder management services to technical and professional staff for community engagement, media relations, issues management, public affairs and stakeholder relationship management.
Provide advice to Project Directors, managers and other staff in the areas of communications strategies for difficult stakeholders and critical conversations in relation to the project.
Prepare communications materials, including all project collateral, researching and writing media releases, ministerial briefings, newsletters, flyers, display materials, speech notes and others for the project.
Develop strategies for stakeholder management and consult with a wide range of interest groups.
Coordinate community and stakeholder engagement activities for road infrastructure projects in the region, including providing project managers with ongoing strategic communications advice, and developing and implementing communication strategies.
Provide communication advice and support to the Project Directors, Communications Lead, managers and other staff in the areas of media and issues management, crisis communications, risk assessment and reporting, community engagement and communication strategies using appropriate communication tools.
Develop, plan and manage key communication activities such as road commissioning, launches, media opportunities and other events as required.
Provide training, advice and support to project staff and consultants to enhance communication skills and improve relationships with key stakeholders and the community in the delivery of projects and initiatives.
Develop and implement communication strategies, activities, procedures and policies which assist the project to achieve its strategic objectives.
Ensure operational practices and standards of service and performance comply with departmental and regional policies, legislation (incl.
WH&S), and governance obligations.
About You Demonstrated experience in a communication advisor role or similar.
Previous experience in dealing with difficult stakeholders and critical conversations.
Experience in major infrastructure project environments and social media competency, will also be highly regarded.
A degree in communications, public relations, or marketing or equivalent years' work experience would be highly desirable.
Must have Class C drivers licence as you may be required to attend other office/sites.
Knowledge of the infrastructure planning lifecycle.
The Benefits $67 per hour + Super Contract up to December 2025 Nerang Location Full-time hours, Monday to Friday Please apply by uploading your current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx).
If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Alana Hunter ( ****** ) or Natalee Thorpe ( ****** ), quoting reference JN -122024-38981.
Otherwise, please APPLY ONLINE !
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