Description:
Randstad is currently recruiting for a Communications Advisor to work with the State Government on a number of infrastructure projects based on the Gold Coast.
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.
Previous Government experience is also highly desirable as well as experience in an infrastructure environment.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- Develop and implement communication strategies, activities, procedures and policies which assist the project to achieve its strategic objectives.
- 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.
- Excellent written and verbal skills