" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eProject Engagement Advisor - Government\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"22201\"\u003e Government / Local Government \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"22202\"\u003e Local Government \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"22203\"\u003e QLD Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"22204\"\u003e Contract \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 5/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eLocation: Cairns QLD\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRate: $71.19 per hour + super\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 Year Assignment\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProject Engagement Advisor \u0026ndash; Cairns\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c/strong\u003e Cairns, QLD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePay Rate:\u003c/strong\u003e $71.19 per hour + super\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork Location:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Cairns QLD 4870\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c/strong\u003e 2 Years\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe are seeking an experienced \u003cstrong\u003eProject Engagement Advisor\u003c/strong\u003e to provide strategic communications, community engagement and stakeholder management support across major infrastructure projects.\u003cbr\u003e Working closely with technical and professional project teams, you will provide strategic advice, coordinate engagement activities and manage communications with landholders, community members and key stakeholders.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Key Responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinate community engagement activities across major projects.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide ongoing strategic communications and engagement advice to Project Managers.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop and implement project communication and engagement strategies.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop stakeholder management strategies and consult with a broad range of interest groups.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUndertake landholder engagement and maintain productive stakeholder relationships.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage community and stakeholder liaison activities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport effective issues and reputation management.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAct as a key point of contact for project teams.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare clear, accurate and audience-appropriate communications and correspondence.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide timely advice and information to internal and external stakeholders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You To be successful in this role, you will ideally demonstrate:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience in \u003cstrong\u003ecommunity and stakeholder engagement\u003c/strong\u003e, preferably within infrastructure, government or a similar project environment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience managing \u003cstrong\u003eministerial and executive correspondence\u003c/strong\u003e and preparing customer-focused communications.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of media, government and regional operations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience in \u003cstrong\u003eissues and reputation management\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and non-technical manner.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven ability to build relationships with community members, landholders and diverse stakeholder groups.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to gather insights, embrace new ideas and identify opportunities to improve engagement outcomes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdaptability and the ability to work effectively in changing project environments.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong knowledge of community engagement practices and strategies, with the ability to provide high-level advice to management.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0026rsquo;s on Offer\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$71.19 per hour + super\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCairns-based opportunity\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork across significant infrastructure projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVaried role encompassing community engagement, stakeholder liaison, communications and issues management\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e If you are an experienced engagement or communications professional with a background in infrastructure, government or major projects, we encourage you to apply. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"935073\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "