Strategic Communications Consultant jobs

Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Capabilities
Environmental

Office Setup
Hybrid

Job ID
#41301
Industry
Environmental

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Calling skilled communications and engagement professionals!

With a strong pipeline of work in Victoria, we are looking for a talented, curious, and committed Senior Consultant, Stakeholder Engagement & Communications to join our team.

Our ideal candidate will enjoys collaborating with others, be great at translating complex technical information into accessible and engaging communications, and will have prior experience engaging with stakeholders and the community, preferably across multiple sectors in a professional services consultancy role.

Our ANZ Stakeholder Engagement & Communications Section partners with our clients and the broader Jacobs business to design, deliver and evaluate engagement and communications programs for major planning and infrastructure projects. We help our clients solve their most complex challenges, considering stakeholder and community risks, impacts and benefits, with the aim of delivering positive environmental and social outcomes. Our clients span the energy, water, defence, transport, and health sectors.

You will:
Prepare tailored communications and engagement plans. To develop these plans you will confidently undertake stakeholder and risk analysis, design engagement processes and develop clear implementation plans.
Deliver stakeholder and community engagement planning and risk workshops.
Prepare communications for a range of channels, this may include community updates and notifications, briefing presentations, webpage copy and media releases.
Coordinate and help facilitate engagement activities, in-person and online, this may include workshops, information sessions, webinars and online forums.
Prepare engagement outcome reports, including an analysis of qualitative and quantitative outcomes.
Collaborate with a range of technical specialists and work in multi-disciplinary teams.
Contribute to a positive team culture and participate in continual improvement.
Confidently lead engagement deliverables and engage directly with project teams and clients.
Develop your consultancy and project management skills, in line with Jacobs Global Career Framework.

Here's what you'll need

A tertiary qualification in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, Social Science, Arts or related field.
Professional development in and an understanding stakeholder and community engagement best practice.
Engagement Institute (International Association of Public Participation) certification.
5+ years relevant experience in a communications and/or engagement experience.
Experience working on planning, development and/or infrastructure projects, within Government or in a Consultancy environment.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and a high-level of emotional intelligence and empathy.
Strong organisational, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
A ‘can do’ attitude with an interest in continuous learning and improvement.
An ability to work in a fast-paced consultancy environment, and juggle multiple priorities.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here .

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here .

Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .