Senior Advisor, Public Affairs, QLD

Working at Transurban is different;it’sa place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create city-sized solutions—building andoperatingsafer, smarter, and more sustainable roads—to solve pressing transport challenges that are slowing cities down.

About the role

We’reseeking aSenior Public Affairs Advisortojoin ourQLDteam and play a key role instrengthening how we connect with the communities we serve.

Working across multiple operational assets,you’llhelp drive best-practice community engagement, manage stakeholder issues, and protect and enhance organisational reputation.

You’llwork across a complex and high-profile environment, partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver effective community engagement strategies and outcomes.

You’lljoin an innovative team, whoare focused onensuring community concerns are proactively managed while supporting the organisation’s long-term reputation and social licence tooperate.

As ourSenior PublicAffairs Advisoryou’llcontribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our cities and communities.It’smeaningful,challengingand exciting work.

Day-to-day, you will:

• Leadcommunity and stakeholder engagement activities acrossQLDassets

• Respond to and coordinate resolution of community enquiries, complaints, and issues

• Proactivelyidentifycommunity risks and develop strategies to mitigate reputational impact

• Develop and deliver engagement and communication programs for local communities and stakeholders

• Create compelling content and communications materials

• Support and deliver community and stakeholder events

• Maintainaccuraterecords and provide regular reporting on engagement activities

• Collaborate with internal teams (Project Delivery, Maintenance,Operations, Corporate Affairs, Customer teams) and external stakeholders including councils, contractors, and community

This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferrable skills and experiences, including:

• Experience in public affairs, communications, or community engagement roles

• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills

• Proven ability to manage sensitive issues and community concerns

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

• A proactive mindset with sound judgement and high attention to detail.

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you tosubmityour application.

About Transurban

At Transurban, we show up with an open mind and a focus on what matters. Here, your work shapes real-world outcomes.

Every day, we step into our customers’ shoes to understand what creates the most value for them on and off the road.

Through smart technology and continuous innovation, we’re redefining how roads and infrastructure connect communities, and make our cities safer, easier, and more efficient.

With us, you’ll learn, grow, and broaden your skills through purposeful work. And together we are guided by our purpose to “Be the link between people, places and progress”.

With a career at Transurban,you’llenjoy a range of benefits, including:

• A range of flexible working and leave options, including theoptiontopurchaseanadditionalsix weeks of leave each year

• 16 weekspaid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leaveas well

• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests

• Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more

• Share offers and insurance benefits

• Social activities, community give-backprogramsand paid volunteer days

We offer a range offlexible working and leave options,so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests.Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.

We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety,wellbeingand inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness,considerationand respect, regardless of gender, gender identity,marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience– whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas,questionsand concerns.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability. If yourequireany adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us oncareers@transurban.com.

Ready to help us keep cities moving?Apply today.