The Department of Transport and Main Roads is seeking a highly motivated Communication Advisor within the Northern District (Townsville). The Communications Advisor is accountable to the Senior Communications Advisor and is responsible for providing strategic communication guidance to engineers and other technical staff for the district's road infrastructure projects and initiatives.
Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary Position type: Flexible full-time Occupational group: Community Engagement and Education Classification: AO5 Workplace Location: Townsville region Job ad reference: QLD/601398/24 Closing date: 14-Nov-2024 Yearly salary: $101576 - $110402 Fortnightly salary: $3893.40 - $4231.70 Job duration: Until 30 June 2025 with possible extension Contact person: Steven MacDonald Contact details: 07 4728 5464 or Ph: 07 4421 8716
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This is an amazing opportunity for the successful applicant to perform a key role within the Customer and Stakeholder Management team for Northern District. You will provide specialist advice to the District Director, managers, and staff on media and issues management, risk assessment, and communication strategies. In this role, you will be writing communication and engagement plans, identifying and engaging with our project stakeholders, preparing high-quality correspondence and informative materials, and using your creative writing skills to develop informative notifications with the greatest reach through the department's social media platforms. This role is based in Townsville and is part of a dynamic team of communication and engagement professionals dedicated to delivering effective stakeholder and community engagement strategies.
About you
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who can make insightful decisions, remain composed during high-stakes situations, and communicate in a clear and deliberate manner. You will possess strong research, analysis, and problem-solving skills, as well as experience in sensitive and complex issue responses. The ideal candidate is an effective team member who enjoys working with highly skilled individuals who make a difference for our stakeholders and project team.
Key responsibilities
Assist the Customer and Stakeholder management team leader in providing communication advice and support to the District Director, managers, and other district staff in the areas of media and issues management, risk assessment, community engagement, and communications strategies using appropriate communication tools. Research background information, provide strategic communication advice and support to engineers on Ministerial and media issues. Provide communication services to technical and professional staff in relation to executive correspondence using research, analysis, and problem-solving skills in responding to issues which are often sensitive and complex. Preparation of communication materials, including research and writing media enquiries and releases, ministerial briefings, newsletters, flyers, display materials, speech notes, and other communication material for the Ministers Office and senior management. Develop, plan and manage key communication activities such as displays, community events, road openings or commissioning, roadshows, media opportunities, and other events as determined by the district or region. Draft content and material for departmental publications and promotional literature - including internet, social media, and internal publications. Provide input into the development of the district's Communication and Engagement Plans and strategies. What we offer:
Generous employer superannuation contribution - 12.75% 5 weeks annual recreational leave, plus leave loading Ongoing training and development opportunities Flexible working options Wellbeing initiatives including Employee Assistance Program Salary packaging arrangements Applications to remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: QLD/601398/24
Closing Date: Thursday, 14 November 2024 Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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