Alchemy Recruitment is partnering with a State Government client to recruit an Advisor (Stakeholder Engagement) on a 6-month contract with extension options, based in Nerang on the Gold Coast.

About the role

• $69.21 – $75.09 per hour + super
• 6-month contract with extension options, starting in November
• Flexible full time, 37.5 hours per week, based in Nerang with regular travel to sites and community meetings
• Develop and deliver community and stakeholder engagement strategies for road infrastructure projects across the Gold Coast, Logan and Scenic Rim
• Research and write media releases, ministerial briefings, newsletters, flyers, display materials and speech notes
• Provide strategic communications, issues management, media and crisis communications advice to project directors and project teams
• Plan and manage project launches, media opportunities and community events
• Support project staff and consultants to build their stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Requirements 

• Experience in community or stakeholder engagement, ideally on infrastructure, construction or transport projects
• Confidence managing difficult stakeholders and critical conversations
• Strong writing skills across media, briefing and community-facing material
• Social media competency
• Knowledge of the infrastructure planning lifecycle
• Class C driver’s licence and own vehicle (essential, travel costs not reimbursed)
• Willingness to undergo a criminal history check (essential)

Preferred Qualifications 

• Degree in communications, public relations or marketing, or equivalent experience
• IAP2 or equivalent community engagement training
• Construction Industry Induction Card (White Card), or the ability to obtain one within six months of starting

How to apply

Click Apply Now and submit your resume. For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Jess Cullen at Jess@alchemyrecruitment.com.au.