Consultant, Stakeholder Engagement & Communications (Canberra)

Consultant, Stakeholder Engagement & Communications Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Job ID: #39739 We are looking for a skilled communications and engagement professional who enjoys working with others, has experience coordinating engagement and communication activities, and is confident engaging with stakeholders and the community. Our ANZ Stakeholder Engagement & Communications Section partners with clients and the broader Jacobs business to design, deliver, and evaluate engagement and communications programs for major planning and infrastructure projects across the energy, water, defence, transport, and health sectors. We’re particularly interested in candidates who have experience working for Defence or another Federal Government organisation. An AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance or willingness to be vetted and apply for this at no expense to you is required. You will:
- Draft communications for a range of channels, including ministerial updates, briefing presentations, engagement event information panels, webpage copy, and media releases.
- Coordinate stakeholder and community engagement activities, in-person and online, such as meetings, workshops, information sessions, webinars, and online forums.
- Manage engagement databases and file saving and sharing sites.
- Draft engagement action plans and outcome reports, including stakeholder analysis, risk analysis, and data analysis.
- Collaborate with technical specialists within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Contribute to a positive team culture and participate in continual improvement.
- Develop consultancy and project management skills in line with the Jacobs Global Career Framework. Here’s what you’ll need:
- A tertiary qualification in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, Social Science, Arts, or a related field.
- 2+ years of relevant experience in communications and/or engagement.
- Some experience working in Government.
- Active AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance (desirable).
- Understanding of International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) best practice as defined by the Engagement Institute.
- Strong organisational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
- Can‑do attitude with an interest in continuous learning and improvement.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and juggle multiple priorities.
- Full driver licence and confidence driving for work purposes. We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We accept people for who they are, champion diversity, and strive to build vibrant communities within Jacobs through Employee Networks, Communities of Practice, and Find Your Community initiatives. Our employee perks support all employees throughout every stage of life, including paid parental leave, a lifetime financial allowance for fertility & IVF treatment, adoption and surrogacy assistance, menopause support, and a comprehensive wellbeing resource suite. We provide cultural support and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. We provide cultural safety at our interviews and allow nomination of a cultural representative for the interview panel. We value collaboration and believe in the importance of in-person interactions while offering a hybrid working policy that allows employees to split their work week between our office and remote locations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rgc8s