Community Liaison Coordinator at John Holland

Sunshine Coast Regional, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communications, Stakeholder engagement, Community relations, InDesign, Event planning, Content creation, Written communication, Verbal communication, Project management, Reporting, Mitigation strategies, Collaboration

Industry

Construction

Description

About John Holland At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do. We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day. That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way. Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good. About the Project John Holland, in partnership with Seymour Whyte, is delivering the Beerburrum to Nambour (B2N) Rail Upgrade Stage 1. This significant rail infrastructure project will increase capacity and reliability along the North Coast Line, supporting improved passenger and freight connections between the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Brisbane and beyond. The project is being delivered in a complex, live rail environment and has a strong focus on proactive community and stakeholder engagement. About the Role We are seeking a Community Liaison Coordinator to join the B2N project team on a fixed‑term contract, with an initial minimum term of six months and the potential for extension. This role has a strong internal communications and engagement focus. You will be responsible for developing engaging content, supporting site‑based communications, and planning and delivering community and stakeholder events that support project delivery and reputation. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver internal and external communications materials including newsletters, toolbox talks, flyers, emails and digital content Design high‑quality communication collateral using tools such as InDesign or similar platforms Plan, coordinate and deliver community and stakeholder events, site visits and information sessions Support the development and implementation of project communication and stakeholder engagement strategies Manage and triage enquiries through the community hotline Liaise closely with construction teams to ensure communities and stakeholders are notified in advance of worksIdentify emerging community and stakeholder issues and support proactive mitigation strategies Assist with regular reporting and attendance at stakeholder and coordination meetings What We Are Looking For Experience in communications, stakeholder engagement or community relations, ideally within infrastructure or construction environments Strong design capability with experience using InDesign or similar design software Demonstrated experience planning and running events, briefings or community activities Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, site‑based project environment A proactive, collaborative approach and confidence working with delivery teams As part of the team, you can help us transform lives. Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long‑term success. We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority. We Offer Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options. Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing. Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities. Learning and development opportunities with access to technical, professional and leadership development programs. Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work, supported by active employee resource groups and a business‑wide inclusion strategy. Flexible working arrangements that recognise different needs and ways of working.

Responsibilities

The Community Liaison Coordinator will develop internal and external communication materials and manage community and stakeholder engagement strategies. They are responsible for planning events, managing the community hotline, and liaising with construction teams to ensure proactive communication.