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Government / Local Government

Employement Type:  

Contractor

Industry:

Government / Local Government

Date Published:

29.10.2026
Advisor (Stakeholder Engagement)
Nerang, QLD
$72.50 - $78.57 per hour + Super
AO5 Contract Opportunity | 37.5 Hours Per Week
2 x 12 Month Extension Options

We are seeking an experienced Advisor (Stakeholder Engagement) to support the delivery of major road infrastructure projects across the South Coast Region. This role will see you working closely with project teams, community groups and key stakeholders to deliver communication and engagement strategies, manage stakeholder relationships and support successful project outcomes.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate stakeholder and community engagement activities for infrastructure projects.
  • Develop and implement communication and stakeholder engagement strategies.
  • Provide strategic communications advice to project teams and managers.
  • Prepare media releases, ministerial briefings, newsletters, flyers, display materials and speech notes.
  • Support stakeholder management, issues management and crisis communications activities.
  • Consult with community groups, stakeholders and industry representatives.
  • Coordinate launches, media opportunities and engagement events.
  • Coach and support project teams in stakeholder engagement best practice.
  • Ensure compliance with governance, legislative and WHS requirements.
About You
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement, community engagement, communications, public relations or corporate affairs.
  • Strong written communication skills, including preparation of briefing notes and media content.
  • Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Experience managing competing priorities within a project environment.
  • Confidence handling sensitive issues and difficult stakeholder conversations.
  • Infrastructure, transport, construction or government experience will be highly regarded.
Mandatory Requirements
  • Current Class C Driver Licence and access to a vehicle.
  • Criminal History Check.
  • White Card, or ability to obtain within six months.
  • Ability to attend project sites and stakeholder meetings as required.
Highly Regarded
  • Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or similar.
  • IAP2 or equivalent community engagement training.
  • Experience on major infrastructure projects.
  • Knowledge of the infrastructure project lifecycle.
The Opportunity

Location: Nerang, QLD
Classification: AO5
Rate:$72.50 - $78.57 per hour + Super
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Extensions: 2 x 12 Month Extension Options
 
Email zoe.eagles@halcyonknights.com.au for more infomation.

If you're an experienced communications or stakeholder engagement professional looking to contribute to significant infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.
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