Senior Advisor in communications and stakeholder engagement for VIDA Roads delivering major road projects in Victoria. Developing stakeholder relations and communications strategies for project success.
Responsibilities
In consultation with key stakeholders, develop and implement effective stakeholder relations and communications strategies to support the development of the project(s).
Develop and maintain relationships with government agencies, stakeholder groups, local councils and the community.
Assist in developing responses to media enquiries and events.
Prepare and oversee responses to project related correspondence.
Provide stakeholder management services to project teams, including issues management, stakeholder relations, media relations, advertising, events, web content and publications.
Assist the communications and community relations activities across a portfolio of projects within VIDA Roads by providing support and strategic advice on communication and engagement activities.
Liaise with multiple internal and external stakeholders in an issues-rich and complex environment and work within project delivery teams and other teams across the organisation.
Requirements
Strong understanding of public relations, media relations, and reputation management strategies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages for diverse audiences.
Expertise in managing high-level internal and external relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, business leaders, and community groups.
Experience in crisis communications and issues management, with a calm and strategic approach under pressure.
High proficiency in digital communication tools and social media platforms, including data analytics and content management systems.
Strong understanding of political and regulatory environments and their impact on communications strategies.
Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Experience in organizing and leading events, briefings, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits
Access to annual health checks, including skins checks and flu shots.
Access low-cost gym memberships for yourself and family at over 200 facilities via Fitness Passport.
Access to Thrive Gateway, our employee benefits platform is your once stop shop for wellbeing as well as savings and discounts at hundreds of retailers.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counselling and advice for our team members and their families for work and personal issues.
Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments over the course of your employment.
Leave loading of 17.5% payment on top of your base salary when you take annual leave and ability to purchase additional.
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