Program Engagement Officer, Transport and Main Roads

Department of Transport and Main Roads

Townsville, Northern QLD

Government - State (Government & Defence)

Full-time, Part-time

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Exciting Opportunity: AO4 Program Engagement Officer – Northern District.

Are you ready to elevate your career while enjoying an enviable lifestyle? Transport and Main Roads is on the lookout for an AO4 Program Engagement Officer to join our team in the breathtaking Northern District.

Be part of impactful infrastructure projects while living in a relaxed, vibrant region surrounded by iconic attractions like the Great Barrier Reef. This is your chance to make a real difference while embracing the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of!

We’re searching for someone passionate about delivering exceptional results. If you’re proactive, collaborative, and eager to take on exciting challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

Make your mark, drive meaningful change, and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve—apply now!

About us:

The North Queensland Region covers the Far North, Northwest, and Northern districts, with offices in Cairns, Cloncurry, and Townsville. Spanning 589,240 km² (38.2% of Queensland), it stretches from the tip of Australia (including islands) to Camooweal on the NT border and south to Home Hill.

With over 546,000 residents and 35 local governments, the region thrives on agriculture, tourism, fishing, mining, and retail. It manages 1,756 km of national highways, 6,335 km of state-controlled roads, and 35,483 km of local government roads.

This region is home to iconic destinations like the Daintree, Mission Beach, Atherton Tablelands, Magnetic Island, historic Charters Towers, and the Great Barrier Reef.

From coastal towns and rainforests to the outback and reef, North Queensland offers a lifestyle like no other.

Benefits:

• Annual health & wellbeing reimbursement of $109.40.

• 5 weeks annual leave + 14% annual leave loading.

• Locality allowance of up to $43.40 per fortnight.

• Relocation assistance.

The role:

In the role of Program Engagement Officer, you will work in the Northern District Communication and Stakeholder Management team, consisting of the Team Lead/Senior Communications Advisor, three (3) Communications Advisors, and two (2) Program Engagement Officers, to support the Delivery of the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP).

You will contribute to the efficient delivery of QTRIP via effective communication, liaison, and community engagement to support program managers and project teams across the district, and development of stakeholder communication and correspondence material.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Research and analyze information to prepare high-quality written content for briefing notes and correspondence to ensure a clear, concise, and consistent response to key external stakeholders and the broader community.

• Develop community engagement plans for QTRIP projects, including the development of key messages, targeted engagement and communication strategies, and associated materials.

• Preparation of communication materials, including research and writing media inquiries and releases, ministerial briefings, newsletters, flyers, display materials, and other communication material for the Ministers Office and senior management.

• Respond effectively to media inquiries and prepare draft media releases.

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of key external stakeholders.

• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of information, QTRIP, and related project data and correspondence in accordance with departmental standards and records management procedures.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions:

• A current Class ‘C’ driver’s license.

• Pre-employment checks, including a criminal history screening and declaration of serious discipline history, will be required to be completed.

• Must be eligible to work in Australia.

Desirable qualifications and conditions

• Proven experience in engaging with external stakeholders and managing communications.

• Tertiary qualifications in communications or a related field, particularly in engagement-focused disciplines.

• Training in community engagement, such as International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) certification or an equivalent.

Applications remain current for 12 months.

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Contact Lisa Tremaine on 0746390818