AO4 Communications Officer

Randstad is currently recruiting for an AO4 Communications Advisor to work with the State Government on a number of infrastructure projects based in the Gold Coast.

In the role of Communications Officer, you will contribute to the efficient delivery of the South Coast Region's program through the provision of correspondence and communication support to program managers and teams across the region.

Responsibilities

• Assist Research information and prepare, or provide input to briefing notes and correspondence to ensure a clear, concise
• and consistent response to the public and key stakeholders.
• Respond to region-related media enquiries and prepare draft media statements.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of information, project data and correspondence in accordance with departmental standards and records management procedures.
• Promote and reinforce the need for internal control processes and continuous improvements that support effective business planning and program/project delivery outcomes.
  
  

Mandatory Requirements

• Previous experience in dealing with difficult stakeholders and critical conversations.
• Current holder of a Class C driver’s licence with own vehicle to attend various sites, offices and face to face meetings.
• Required to undergo employment screening (for example a criminal history check) as part of our selection process.
  
  

Desirable Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in a comparable role.
• Experience in a strategic communication or community engagement role in an environment dealing with major infrastructure projects, particularly in the transport or civil engineering sector, will also be highly regarded.
  
  

The pay rate for this position is at the AO4 level of $58.02 - $63.69 p/hr + super (depending on the level of experience). This is initially a 6 month assignment, with the possibility of extension options. The role is full time hours (37.5 hours per week) based in Nerang.

If you are interested in this role please hit the ‘Apply now’ button. Any questions about the role please reach out to Aoife Bradley- [email protected].

Undertaking a temporary contract through Randstad will give you exclusive access to our candidate benefits portal. This includes many discounts across health insurance, phone plans, grocery stores and other retail stores as well as many other discounts. You will be able to access this directly through our easy to use timesheet portal upon commencement of your assignment.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.