Description:
In the role of Communications Advisor you will provide strategic community and stakeholder management services to technical and professional staff for community engagement, media relations, issues management, public affairs and stakeholder relationship management.
Accountabilities include:
- Provide communication advice and support to the Project Directors, Communications Leads, managers and other staff in the areas of media and issues management, crisis communications, risk assessment and reporting, community engagement and communication strategies using appropriate communication tools.
- Expert accountability for crisis and reputation management strategies and identification of key risks involved with departmental actions.
- Provide advice to Project Directors, managers and other staff in the areas of communications strategies for difficult stakeholders and critical conversations in relation to the project.
- Develop strategies for stakeholder management and consult with a wide range of interest groups.
- 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.
- Coordinate community and stakeholder engagement activities for infrastructure projects in the region, including providing project managers with ongoing strategic communications advice, and developing and implementing communication strategies.
- Develop, plan and manage key communication activities such as road commissioning, launches, media opportunities and other events as required.
- Provide training, advice and support to project staff and consultants to enhance communication skills and improve relationships with key stakeholders and the community in the delivery of projects and initiatives.
- Develop and implement communication strategies, activities, procedures and policies which assist the project to achieve its strategic objectives.
- Ensure operational practices and standards of service and performance comply with departmental and regional policies, legislation (incl. WH&S), and governance obligations.
Desirable Requirements:
- 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.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Current holder of a Class C driver's licence with own vehicle to attend various sites, TMR offices and face to face meetings.
- Hold a Construction Industry Induction Card (White Card) or have ability to obtain within six months of starting