At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate community engagement for major infrastructure projects and provide strategic communications support.
- Company: Join a Queensland Government department making a real impact in Cairns.
- Benefits: $73.00 per hour + super, with potential for remote work after settling in.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and diverse community interaction.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of community engagement and stakeholder management in exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in community engagement or strategic communications, ideally in government or infrastructure.
The predicted salary is between 73 - 73 $ per hour.
- Project Engagement Advisor - AO5 - Government
- Project Engagement Advisor – AO5 | Cairns, QLD
- APG Workforce is currently seeking an experienced
Project Engagement Advisor to join a Queensland Government department based in Cairns.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure projects by delivering strategic communications, community engagement and stakeholder management activities across the region.
- What's on Offer
- $73.00 per hour + super
- One work-from-home day per week may be considered following an initial settling-in period
About the Role
As a Project Engagement Advisor, you will provide strategic communications and stakeholder engagement support to project teams delivering major infrastructure projects.
You will play a key role in coordinating community consultation, managing stakeholder relationships, providing strategic advice and ensuring effective communication between project teams, landholders, community members and government representatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate community engagement activities for major infrastructure projects.
- Provide strategic communications and stakeholder engagement advice to Project Managers.
- Develop and implement communication strategies and stakeholder management plans.
- Engage and consult with community groups, landholders and other key stakeholders.
- Manage community enquiries, emerging issues and stakeholder concerns.
- Act as a key point of contact between project teams and external stakeholders.
- Prepare ministerial and executive correspondence, briefing materials and communication documents.
- Support media responses and reputation management activities.
- Provide clear and timely advice to internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to improve engagement practices and community outcomes.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate
- Previous experience in community engagement, stakeholder management or strategic communications, ideally within infrastructure or government.
- Experience preparing ministerial and executive correspondence, briefings and stakeholder communications.
- Strong understanding of government operations, media relations and regional community engagement.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing communication and stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Proven ability to manage sensitive issues, stakeholder concerns and reputational risks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage with diverse community groups and stakeholders.
- Ability to provide strategic advice and manage competing priorities in a changing project environment.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, innovation and continuous improvement.
APG Workforce is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
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Project Engagement Advisor employer: APG Workforce
APG Workforce is an excellent employer that values its team members by offering a supportive work culture and opportunities for professional growth within the infrastructure sector. Working from the Russell Vale Depot, employees benefit from a structured 9-day fortnight roster, allowing for a great work-life balance while contributing to essential community projects. With a focus on hands-on experience in traffic signal installation and maintenance, this role provides meaningful work that directly impacts local road safety.
