Communications and Community Engagement Specialist Job in Brisbane 4000, Queensland Australia
Due to major project expansion in various industries throughout Queensland, this exciting opportunity is now available for a communications and community officer to join their busy and fast growing team in Brisbane. With particular expertise in community engagement and consultation, the client is well known throughout Australia and is heavily involved in the mining, resources and oil and gas industry as well as some of Australia's largest major infrastructure projects.
About The Role:
Reporting to the manager of communications, this role will be responsible for delivering and implementing the communication and community consultation program for a major infrastructure, mining and oil and gas projects. Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and execute the organisations community engagement strategy
- Liaison with Operational Service to solve complex community related issues
- Development and maintenance of a community stakeholder database
- Writing of internal publications, newsletters, media releases
- Developing and writing community engagement plans, monthly and annual reports
- Provide strategic communications support, service and advice to stakeholders on a range of business issues
- Implement the company's internal and external communications programs
- Develop, implement and deliver strategic Community Relations plans that support the business
- Coordinate and manage communications on emerging/crisis issues, including provision of support to senior managers with proven project management skills
Key Skills Required:
- Tertiary qualified in communications or a related discipline
- Demonstrate at least 3-6 years community engagement/Stakeholder Relations experience
- Applicants should have exceptional writing, influencing, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Be confident in building solid relationships with all key stakeholders to ensure project success
- Willing to travel for specific projects
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well known and respected organisation. For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this role, please send tour CV to Oliver Molinari or call on 07 303 222 91.