INTERNAL ONLY - COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PRINCIPAL

Personnel Area: Brisbane Infrastructure

Branch: Project Management

Salary Range: Band 8 $139,957-$151,454 + 14% Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent Full-time, Hybrid

Location: Green Square, Fortitude Valley

Brisbane Infrastructure (BI) brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities.

The Project Management branch in City Projects Office provides leadership and accountability in Project and Contract Management delivery. Professional services include expertise in civil, transport, civic, building and natural environment infrastructure and assets. The branch is responsible for the overall delivery of projects and providing a diversity of services to assist asset owners.

The Role

Support the development and delivery of community and stakeholder engagement strategies for Council’s infrastructure projects. Leading a small team, you'll provide expert guidance and strategic advice to internal stakeholders from senior leadership to project managers and site-based teams, while actively managing key relationships and media activity. This role will require a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to innovate and drive engagement outcomes.

• lead and model customer-focused engagement across Council projects
• develop, monitor, and evaluate community engagement strategies during all project phases
• provide strategic advice on stakeholder engagement and issues management to project teams
• lead and manage a team to deliver strategic engagement
• contribute to media and public relations activities to enhance Council’s reputation
• support project budget management through effective engagement strategies
• participate in procurement related to engagement activities.

To be successful you will have:

• extensive experience in developing and managing engagement strategies
• excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• proven expertise in project management and issues management for projects of all sizes
• strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
• ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve high-performance outcomes.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role may require a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Tania Heyblom on 07 3178 2146 or email tania.heyblom@brisbane.qld.gov.au.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Monday, 7 October at 11:55pm.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. #LI-DNI