The Principal External Affairs Advisor is the strategic force behind shaping and elevating the QBCC’s public voice. This unique role leads the creation of compelling, insight rich thought leadership that cuts through noise, influences national conversations, and positions the QBCC as a modern, intelligence driven regulator transforming the way it serves its customers. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your storytelling prowess across national media, stakeholder publications, and emerging platforms. All while shining a light on our commitment to shaping the future of a customer-focused QBCC. Anticipate industry shifts and identify the stories that matter before they break. Craft a forward looking content strategy that showcases QBCC’s ongoing evolution, strengthening trust whilst sharpening the customer experience and our regulatory impact.

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About QBCC

QBCC supports the growing Queensland community through our contribution to a thriving building and construction industry that supports sustainable social, environmental and economic outcomes for the state. 

Our regulatory purpose is to reduce risk in the building and construction industry, educate, offer protection and encourage innovative industry responses to current and emerging challenges. 

We are transforming the way we serve with fairness, accountability, integrity and respect at our core. We champion a culture of belonging where every person feels valued, respected and safe to contribute their ideas and expertise. We work together, united by our shared purpose.

About the role

A natural connector and opportunity‑spotter, the Advisor confidently pitches ideas with clarity, secures high‑value visibility, and adapts quickly to changing priorities. Through strategic storytelling, they showcase the QBCC's impact, integrity and values, shifting perceptions and highlighting the organisation's commitment to customer‑centric, intelligence‑led regulation.

This is a pivotal role that amplifies the QBCC's national presence, deepens stakeholder understanding and reinforces our reputation as a proactive, future‑focused regulator shaping a thriving building and construction industry.

Key Outcomes and Accountabilities

In this role, the Principal External Affairs Advisor will:

• Lead a statewide thought‑leadership agenda that deepens understanding of the QBCC's role and reinforces confidence in our regulatory approach, ensuring alignment with organisational strategies and frameworks.
• Create and deliver high‑impact content from strategic insights to intelligence‑led commentary across media, stakeholder publications, digital channels and emerging platforms.
• Confidently pitch and secure national opportunities that elevate the QBCC's voice, including preparing Executive Leaders for interviews and high‑profile engagements.
• Produce high‑quality communication materials that clearly articulate how the QBCC supports a strong, sustainable building and construction industry.
• Scan the horizon for emerging issues and trends, transforming insights from reports, media, and stakeholder sentiment into timely, relevant content that clarifies the QBCC's role and strengthens trust in our customer‑focused, intelligence‑led regulatory approach.

 Why Join Us?

At QBCC, you'll be part of a purpose‑driven organisation where your work matters. You will work alongside dedicated professionals who value integrity, collaboration and learning. You'll have opportunities to grow while making a real contribution to shaping the QBCC's future and outcomes for our stakeholders   

It's an ideal time to join QBCC, with our new state‑of‑the‑art CBD office creating a professional, energised environment just minutes from major public transport.

If you're ready to dive into a career‑defining transformation journey with us, where your impact will help shape what comes next, we'd love to hear from you.

We also have:

• Autonomy, trust and the space to shine
• A respectful, collaborative and supportive workplace culture
• Access to leave entitlements (with 17.5% leave loading) and accrual of flex time
• Opportunities for career development, training and mentoring
• Modern end of trip facilities
• Flexible work arrangements

How to apply

Please refer to the attached position description for further responsibilities and candidate attributes.

In lieu of a cover letter please complete the attached questionnaire and submit 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 or similar 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.

• PD - AO7 -Principal External Affairs Advisor (PDF, 812KB)
  Role Description
  
  QBCC Information for Applicants - May 2025 (PDF, 1.06MB)
  Application Kit