We are seeking a high performing and innovative Communications Officer to join the Communications & Governance team.

Job details

In the role of Communications Officer, you will actively participate as a member of the Stakeholder Management Business Unit in the Stakeholder and Issues Management Team with the core role being researching and drafting responses to stakeholder correspondence. This is a writing position and exceptional skills in the written form along with customer management and building and maintaining relationships is critical in this role. The successful candidate will be required to advise on, develop, implement and provide communications services primarily for executive correspondence, issues management, stakeholder relationship management, media relations and community engagement to ensure effective relationship outcomes for the South Coast Region.

Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Assist the Stakeholder Management Business Unit to provide well-considered, accurate and timely communications advice and correspondence support to regional staff using appropriate communication tools.
• Coordinate, research, draft and edit communications material including responses to correspondence, meeting briefs, briefing notes, media statements, responses to media enquiries, speech notes, online engagement, newsletters and other non-project related material for senior management and key stakeholders.
• Assist the Stakeholder Management Team to provide communications advice and support to regional staff on risk assessment, issues management, community consultation and communications strategies using appropriate communication tools.
• Undertake community engagement and stakeholder consultation activities during project development and delivery.
• Coordinate and update the content of regional webpages to ensure relevance to projects and initiatives.
• Provide training, advice and support to regional staff and consultants to ensure consistency, enhance communication skills and improve relationships with key stakeholders and the community in the delivery of non-project initiatives.

• A competitive remuneration package including Employer Superannuation contributions up to 12.75%
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Salary packaging arrangements
• Learning and development opportunities
• Access to study assistance program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/life balance, variety and flexibility

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/695737/26

Closing Date: Monday, 3 August 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• Applicant guide (PDF, 492KB)
  
  
  695737 26 Role Description (Word, 573KB)
  Role Description