AO5 - Communications Advisor

We’re seeking an experienced and proactive AO5   Communications Advisor  to support stakeholder engagement and public relations projects across the South Coast Region.

• Location: Nerang
• Salary: $67.13 - $72.96 /hour + super 
• Duration: 6 month assignment 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver strategic communication plans and stakeholder engagement strategies for road infrastructure projects.
• Advise Project Directors and technical staff on managing difficult stakeholders and critical conversations.
• Draft and coordinate a range of communication materials including newsletters, media releases, ministerial briefings, flyers, and speech notes.
• Coordinate media and community events such as project launches and milestone announcements.
• Provide input into risk assessment, crisis communication, and issues management.
• Contribute to best practice community engagement across all phases of project delivery.

About You:

• You’re an adaptable, confident communicator with strong experience in public affairs, media relations, and stakeholder engagement—ideally in government or infrastructure settings.
• You can develop strategic content for diverse audiences and navigate high-pressure situations with professionalism.
• You have experience supporting large-scale projects and thrive working in fast-paced, dynamic teams.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Current Class C driver’s licence and own vehicle (for travel to sites and meetings).
• Willingness to undergo employment screening (e.g. criminal history check).
• Construction Industry Induction Card (White Card), or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Ability to attend site visits with required PPE (safety boots, 100% cotton long sleeves/pants, wide-brim hard hat).

Desirable:

• Qualifications in communications, public relations or marketing.
• Experience in infrastructure project environments.
• IAP2 or equivalent training in community engagement.
• Knowledge of the infrastructure planning lifecycle.

We are interviewing immediately, so to be considered for this role APPLY NOW.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.