The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Engagement Advisor to join the Stakeholder Relations team. This role is responsible for advancing the QBCC’s engagement priorities by fostering constructive relationships with government agencies, peak bodies, industry associations and internal teams. You will help ensure the QBCC’s engagement activities are purposeful, coordinated and aligned with broader organisational objectives.

Job details

About the role

In this role, you will champion the QBCC's Engagement Framework and support its consistent application across external and internal audiences. You will design and deliver targeted engagement plans, cultivate meaningful partnerships, and contribute to initiatives that strengthen the QBCC's strategic presence across the building and construction sector.

A key component of the role involves supporting the Principal Engagement Advisor in implementing the Strategic Engagement Framework, including training staff in Brisbane and regional offices on recording engagement activities. You will also play an important part in analysing and reporting on stakeholder engagement trends to inform decision‑making and drive continuous improvement.

Please refer to the Position Description for a full list of key role responsibilities and suitability requirements. 

About you

You are an accomplished engagement practitioner with strong communication, negotiation and relationship‑building capability. You excel at interpreting complex issues, adapting your communication style to diverse audiences and aligning operational activity with long‑term strategic goals.

You build rapport with ease; anticipate stakeholder needs and manage sensitive or high‑impact interactions with professionalism. Your experience includes developing engagement plans, profiling stakeholders, presenting to varied audiences and working within government, regulatory or industry environments. You bring analytical strength and confidence in monitoring and reporting on engagement outcomes.

Qualifications in engagement (such as IAP2) are desirable but not essential.

How to Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your current resume and a brief cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience complement this role. This is your opportunity to tell us how you meet the suitability requirements detailed in the attached Position Description.

Referee checks - It is recommended you seek approval when nominating a person as a referee. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct, and it is preferable to include your current/ immediate past supervisor.  

By providing the names and contact details of your referee/s you consent for these people to be contacted by the selection panel. If you do not wish the panel to contact your referees without your permission, please make this clear on your resume.

Further information

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

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date of this vacancy and may be considered for appointment to identical vacancies within the QBCC. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Position description - AO6 Senior Engagement Advisor (PDF, 211KB)
  Role Description
  
  QBCC Information for Applicants - June 2026 (PDF, 1.25MB)
  Information Package for Applicants