AO5 Communications Advisor

Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for infrastructure and stakeholder engagement? A respected state government agency is seeking two AO5 Communications Advisors to support high-profile transport infrastructure projects across the North Coast Region.

Role Details
* Role Type: Temporary - Full-time hours
* Rate: AO5 Equivalent + Superannuation
* Location: North Coast Region - State Government Agency
* Positions: 2 x AO5 Communications Advisor (1 x Planning, 1 x Delivery)

About the Role
Our client, a well-respected State Government Agency is seeking two experienced Communications Advisors to join its Stakeholder Management team-one supporting the Planning team, and one embedded with the Delivery team.

These roles will lead the development and implementation of communication and engagement strategies to support infrastructure projects. You will provide high-level advice to senior leaders and project teams across stakeholder management, community engagement, issues, and media.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic communication advice and risk assessments for transport projects
• Lead stakeholder and community engagement planning and activities
• Coordinate media responses and manage emerging issues effectively
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, contractors, community groups and internal teams
• Deliver communication materials, events, and campaigns to support project objectives
• Ensure all communications adhere to governance frameworks and regulatory requirements

Key Skills & Attributes

• Proven ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships
• Strong adaptability in dynamic and evolving project environments
• Experience in communications or engagement roles on infrastructure projects, ideally in transport or engineering sectors
• Demonstrated capabilities in media, public relations, and strategic engagement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Qualifications in communications, journalism, marketing or public relations
• IAP2 certification or willingness to obtain independently

Mandatory Requirements

• Full working rights required

If you're ready to bring your communication expertise to a high-impact infrastructure environment, we encourage your application for these AO5 Communications Advisor positions.

Applications close 10th June 2025

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.