Communications Officer

About the role

You will actively participate as a member of the communications team to advise on, develop, implement and provide strategic communication services for community engagement, media relations, issues management, public affairs, internal communications and stakeholder relationship management to ensure effective relationship outcomes for this large QLD Govt Dept.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the communications team leader in providing communication advice and support to district staff on risk assessment, issues management, community consultation and communication strategies using appropriate communication tools
• Coordinate and write executive correspondence, media statements, responses to media inquiries, speech notes, and other communication material for the Minister's office and senior management
• Assist with and undertake community engagement and stakeholder consultation activities during project development and delivery
• Develop and implement communication strategies, activities and procedures which assist the district to achieve its strategic objectives
• Gather information and write articles for various publications, including newsletters and information brochures, and prepare promotional materials

About you

• C Class Driver's licence (mandatory)
• A degree in communications, public relations, journalism or marketing is highly desirable
• Experience in a strategic communication or community engagement role in an environment dealing with major infrastructure projects, particularly in the transport or civil engineering sector, will be highly regarded
• Understanding of community engagement practices to develop effective public consultation activities and maintain stakeholder relations
• Understanding of executive correspondence techniques to develop accurate ministerials, briefing notes and executive letters in a timely manner
• Self-directed and works flexibly without supervision
• Ability to manage internal and external relationships with open communication style

This is a contract role until the end of December 2026, with extension possible. Whilst there is the ability to do some WFH, you will need to be based in Bundaberg or looking to relocate.