AO5 Project Engagement Officer

Government & Defence

About the Company

Join a high-performing Queensland Government team driving impactful infrastructure upgrades across Northern Queensland. This group leads stakeholder engagement and community communications for major regional transport and safety projects.

About the Role

As Project Engagement Officer, you will support the delivery of key stakeholder and community engagement activities for a suite of infrastructure projects including the Angus Smith Drive upgrade, Abbott Street Connection Road, Oonooba Road safety improvements, and Bruce Highway enhancements.

Working within the Northern District Customer and Stakeholder Engagement team, you will:

  • Coordinate and implement timely, clear and consistent communications with diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Assist in planning and delivering communication strategies and materials that align with project objectives.
  • Support the team to manage engagement across a geographically dispersed audience, including local residents, road users, businesses, and local governments.

This is a hybrid role based in Townsville, with occasional travel required.

About You

You bring demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, ideally within a government or infrastructure project setting. You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to develop high-quality materials under pressure. Your understanding of regional contexts and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment will ensure your success. Government experience is essential.

The Benefits

  • $69.21/hr + super
  • Initial 2-year contract (12 Jan 2026 – 12 Jan 2028) with potential 1-year extension
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Opportunity to contribute to high-impact, community-focused projects in North Queensland

Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Natalee Thorpe on natalee.thorpe@davidsonwp.com, quoting reference JN -012026-42157.

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Work type:  Casual

Date posted:  09-Jan-2026

Location:  Townsville - Queensland

Reference:  JN -012026-42157

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