Community & Stakeholder Engagement - Major Projects

Full Time Temporary until 30 June 2026 
Requisition Number: 472
Salary Range: $93,559.90 - $99,589.18 pro-rata per annum
Position Type: Full Time Temporary until 30 June 2026 with the possibility for extension
Location: Jones Road, Gordonvale
Application Close Date: Sunday, 12 January 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you passionate about building relationships, fostering collaboration, and driving impactful communication strategies?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your efforts directly contribute to the success of Council’s largest project ever undertaken?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications and engagement specialist to join our Major Projects team. 

What You Will Do:
As Community & Stakeholder Engagement – Major Projects, you will lead, coordinate, and deliver effective communications and engagement activities for the Major Projects team. You will play a key role in shaping the way we interact with our community, stakeholders, and internal teams, ensuring that we effectively communicate our initiatives, gather feedback, and build meaningful relationships.

Find out more about the Cairns Water Security Stage 1 Project here:https://haveyoursay.cairns.qld.gov.au/CWSS1 

What We’re Looking For:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as communications, community engagement (or equivalent industry experience)
• Experience in community engagement practices, events, marketing and promotional activities
• Demonstrated experience in providing advice to management in a complex organisation and internal stakeholders on strategic direction for engagement, and emerging critical issues and risks
• Proficiency in administration, computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office applications; Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and online Content Management Systems and analytics
• Outstanding leadership, negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to motivate, challenge and engage stakeholders and teams, internally and externally

If you are ready to lead communication and engagement efforts for Major Projects, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and make a real difference in our community, we would love to hear from you!

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
Phone: (07) 4044 3310
Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au
Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council