Contact Name : Amie Luong
Contact Phone : 07 3231 1211
Location : Sunshine Coast
Job Type : Fixed Term/ Temp
Job Salary : Competitive
**Communications Advisor - AO5**
Temp | Start ASAP |6 months contract with possibility of 1x 12-month extension | Sunshine Coast region |
**The client**:
State Government.
**The role**:
Reporting to the management team, the Communications Advisor will be responsible for providing strategic community and stakeholder management services.
- Provide communication advice and support in the areas of media and issues management, crisis communications, risk assessment and reporting, community engagement and communication strategies using appropriate communication tools.
- Prepare communications materials, including all project collateral, researching and writing media releases, ministerial briefings, newsletters, flyers, display materials, speech notes and others for the project.
- Expert accountability for crisis and reputation management strategies.
- Identify key risks involved with departmental actions.
- Provide advice to Project Directors, managers, and other staff.
- Develop strategies for stakeholder management and consult with a wide range of interest groups.
- Coordinate community and stakeholder engagement activities for infrastructure projects in the region.
- Develop, plan, and manage key communication activities.
- Provide training, advice and support to project staff and consultants to enhance communication skills.
**You**:
To be successful for this role. You will have:
- A degree in communications, public relations or marketing or equivalent years’ work experience would be highly desirable.
- Previous experience in dealing with difficult stakeholders and critical conversations.
- Experience in major infrastructure project environments and social media competency, will also be highly regarded.
- IAP2 or equivalent training in community engagement and public participation.
- Knowledge of the infrastructure planning lifecycle.
**Apply**:
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities please contact:
**Amie Luong**
**Phone**: 0431 589 649
📌 Communications Advisor - Ao5
🏢 Empire Careers
📍 Sunshine Coast