Job Description
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The Australian and Queensland governments have committed significant funding to the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program, a major initiative aimed at reducing crash severity and frequency. The program involves wide centre line treatments, audio tactile line marking, intersection upgrades, rest areas, pavement strengthening, overtaking lanes, and upgrades to narrow structures.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead internal and external stakeholder engagement and communication services for major infrastructure projects in the Queensland Transport and Road Investment Program. You will represent and support the Director to develop and implement communication initiatives that meet current and future needs.
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Key Responsibilities
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* Manage the development of external communication to support QTRIP.
* Provide expert communication and community engagement advice to project and executive leadership teams, including identifying and mitigating risks.
* Develop, implement, and evaluate complex communication and community engagement strategies on high profile and sometimes contentious projects.
* Develop high quality and effective communication tools and key messaging that aligns with project priorities and meets accessibility, governance, and brand management requirements.
* Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including other government agencies, local councils, and contractors.
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Benefits
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* Annual reimbursement of professional fees.
* Annual health & wellbeing reimbursement of $109.40.
* Mackay/Townsville/Cairns: 5 weeks annual leave + 14% annual leave loading.
* Gympie/Bundaberg/Rockhampton: 4 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading.
* Locality allowance.
* Corporate discounts from leading private health companies.
* Further learning and development support through the Study and Research Assistance Scheme (SARAS).
* Relocation assistance.
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About This Role
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This is a great opportunity to join our team and make a real impact in transportation and road safety. If you are a motivated and experienced communications professional looking for a new challenge, please apply today.