Job Description - Procurement/Communications Coordinator (261221)
The Project
UGL and CPB Contractors have been awarded the early works contract to support Powerlink's delivery of CopperString 2032. This $5 billion iconic project will initially be approximately 840 kilometres of new transmission line running from just south of Townsville to Mount Isa that will connect Queensland's North West Minerals Province to the national electricity grid. The project scope includes:
500 kilovolt (kV) transmission line from just south of Townsville to Hughenden
330kV transmission line from Hughenden to Cloncurry
220kV transmission line from Cloncurry to Mount Isa
up to six new substation sites.
This exciting project will commence construction in 2024 and we are currently looking for an experienced Communications Procurement Coordinator to join the team based in Brisbane.
The Role
We're looking for a skilled communications professional to support the Communications and Engagement, and Procurement Teams in managing relationships with the supply chain. You will help ensure the Project's reputation and brand is supported by providing high quality communications content and liaison with suppliers and community members.
You'll have strong written and verbal communication skills, an eye for detail, an ability to manage a diverse workload with competing deadlines, and a demonstrated ability to foster and evolve internal and external relationships. A strong competence in proactive issues management is also an advantage.
What will a day in this role look like:
Assist the procurement team in responding to supplier enquiries and building relationships with suppliers and community members
Assist in assessing data coming from the ICN market sounding process, expressions of interest and request for quotation processes
Proactively identifying local suppliers who are yet to register/be interested in the project
Assist in collating data for reporting back to our Client and for future Ministerial requests
Establish clear processes/procedures for the management of suppliers from ICN to Felix or back to supplier development/Powerlink
Support the wider Communications and Engagement Team with coordination of engagement activities and reporting of supplier liaison
What are we looking for you to bring to the team:
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to prepare a wide variety of written communication materials for internal and external audiences.
The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
A high attention to detail.
Team player with positive, confident approach to working with people.
Relevant recognized qualifications in communications, engagement or public relations will be viewed favourably.
As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate an applicant's suitability for a role including police/criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
Primary Location
Australia-QLD-Brisbane CBD & Inner Suburbs
Work Type
Full-time
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