Program Engagement Officer (AO4) - Townsville

About the Organisation

This Government Department moves and connects people, places, goods, and services safely, efficiently and effectively across Queensland. They plan, manage, and deliver Queensland's integrated transport environment to achieve sustainable transport solutions for road, rail, air and sea.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about community engagement and strategic communication? Do you want to be a part of meaningful infrastructure projects that shape Queensland's future? We're seeking a dynamic Program Engagement Officer to join our Northern District team in Townsville.

Embedded within the Customer and Stakeholder Management (CSM) team, you will provide critical engagement and communication support to ensure the smooth execution of these initiatives. Your work will directly impact how our community experiences and supports these major infrastructure upgrades.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute targeted engagement strategies to inform and consult key stakeholders and the broader community.
• Develop and maintain project web pages and manage online engagement platforms.
• Prepare a variety of proactive communication materials including media releases, newsletters, flyers, and construction notifications.
• Track stakeholder issues and correspondence to support responsive engagement.
• Maintain data in consultation management systems to ensure transparency and consistency.

About You

You are a confident communicator with experience in stakeholder engagement, public relations, or community consultation—ideally in the government or infrastructure space. You can manage multiple priorities, work collaboratively, and write with clarity and purpose for different audiences.

• A degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing is highly desirable.
• Experience in a 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.

What’s On Offer

• An attractive remuneration is on offer with competitive public sector conditions.
• Flexible, fixed-term temporary full-time opportunity.
• The chance to work on high-profile projects that directly impact local communities
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture with a strong focus on collaboration, development and work–life balance
• Exposure to a diverse range of stakeholders, including government, community and media, enhancing your communications and engagement experience
• Professional development opportunities within a large, values-driven government organisation
• The opportunity to live and work in North Queensland, surrounded by world-class natural environments and lifestyle benefits

To Apply

Applications should be forwarded by clicking the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion you are welcome to call Brendon Dyer on (07) 4034 5000.

To be eligible to apply for this job, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an appropriate visa to be able to live and work in Australia.

About Us

With offices in Cairns and Townsville, Precruitment is Regional Queensland's leading recruitment consultancy, specialising in permanent and temporary roles. With a focus on administration and professional talent, we are selected suppliers to local businesses, Queensland Government, Government Owned Corporations and Local Government. We have a broad client base throughout Regional, North and Western Queensland.

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