Senior Communications Advisor (A06)
We are seeking a Senior Communications Advisor to join our Communications team across all areas of our business within the North Coast Region.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and implement communication and engagement activities within the North Coast Region
* Develop and implement complex stakeholder engagement strategies
* Manage priorities, workload, and deliverables for projects
* Support the delivery of timely and high-quality executive correspondence, issues management, stakeholder relationship management, public affairs, and media relations
Accountabilities:
1. Lead, manage, coordinate, and draft executive correspondence, community relations, and community engagement for projects
2. Develop a range of communication and engagement strategies and activities for projects within the North Coast Region
3. Set and manage the direction for engagement strategies and look for innovative ways to engage different stakeholders
4. Partner with key internal business units to provide strategic communications advice and solutions to meet project objectives
5. Develop communication and engagement materials to execute over a range of internal and external channels
6. Identify opportunities for media and develop proactive media strategies and plans
7. Provide on-the-ground support during key communication and engagement events
8. Monitor and identify key reputational issues and/or risks and develop responses/strategies to mitigate risks
9. Coordinate and manage external contractors/consultant communications teams working on projects
10. Maintain strong relationships and collaborate with project teams to support the successful delivery of communication and engagement services
11. Navigate complex political environments, staying informed of current government priorities and sensitivities while maintaining impartiality
12. Ensure appropriate governance frameworks are maintained and adhered to in order to monitor compliance with policy, legislation, regulations, standards, and procedures
13. Provide support, training, advice, and support to regional staff and consultants to enhance communication skills for delivery projects and initiatives
Key Challenges:
* Translating complex information into clear and simple concepts that meet stakeholder information needs
* Developing communication strategies in an environment of competing priorities and often conflicting views and interests of multiple stakeholders
* Responding to emerging urgent matters and quickly synthesising and dealing with issues with multiple competing projects and tight deadlines
Requirements:
* Minimum five years' experience in working in the stakeholder engagement space with a strong focus on the community
* Proven ability to build strong relationships and manage a diversity of stakeholders
* Ability to analyse problems and work collaboratively to deliver mutually agreed solutions
* Provide skills in planning, organisation, and ability to manage multiple priorities
* Outstanding verbal and written communication and active listening skills
* Capacity to work flexibly, including weekends and evenings as well as on site
* A political awareness