Communications Officer - AO5 12 month position - with the possibility of extension if required Location: Cairns Corporate Tower $67.13 / hour (casual hourly rate) Full time hours In the role of Communication Officer, you will contribute to the efficient delivery of the North Queensland Region's Queensland Transport and Roads Infrastructure Program (QTRIP) by providing strategic communication services to technical and professional staff for community engagement, media relations, issues management, public affairs and stakeholder relationship management.Accountabilities include: * Coordinate community engagement for road infrastructure projects, including providing project managers with ongoing strategic communications advice, and developing and implementing communication strategies.* Develop strategies for stakeholder management and consult with a wide range of interest groups.* Manage the preparation of communications materials, including researching and writing media releases, ministerial briefings, newsletters, flyers, display materials and project documents.* Assist the communications team leader in providing communication advice and support to the District Director, managers and other district staff in the areas of media and issues management, risk assessment, community engagement and communication strategies using appropriate communication tools.* Develop, plan and manage key communication activities such as displays, expos, career markets, road commissioning's, launches, media opportunities and other events as required.* Develop and implement communication strategies, activities, procedures and policies which assist the district to achieve its strategic objectives.* Comply with the WH&S Act, Regulations and Department Policy.* IAP2 Certificate in Engagement will be highly regarded.* Ability to work independently and in a team setting.If this sounds like something you'd love to be a part of, please hit that apply button now!PLEASE INCLUDE A DOCUMENT OUTLINING WHERE YOU HAVE PERFORMED THE REQUIRED TASKS IN A SIMILAR ROLE BEFORE ( DOT POINTS ARE FINE -keep it simple! )Once you've done that, please give Ann in the Cairns office a call on 07 4044 2666 to discuss your application.