Engagement and communication professionals

vor 2 Wochen

Newcastle, Österreich Mara Consulting Vollzeit
Engagement and communication professionals

Newcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Public Relations & Corporate Affairs (Marketing & Communications)

Mara Consulting is seeking engagement and strategic communications professionals to join our team.

The successful candiates will work on with clients across sectors including renewable energy, infrastructure, water, resources, transport, government, place-making, urban design, education, aged-care and development. 

Roles are full-time permanent based in our Newcastle, NSW office. Part-time roles will be considered. Travel will be required from time-to-time. A normal week includes working from the office, from the client's office and from home.

About Mara: 

At Mara, we are committed to creating and engaging with communities. We are an award-winning regionally based consultancy providing specialist advice and services across sectors, private, government and not-for-profit, with projects across Australia, Canada, and Pacific regions.

Our strategic advisory services include consultation, engagement, communications, media management, facilitation, government relations and social impact. 

Job purpose: 

We are seeking professionals with 7+ years’ experience. You will be responsible for providing stakeholder engagement and communication advisory and consulting services across government and private sector clients. You'll also lead projects and be expected to develop relationships to bring in new work.

About you:  

(selection criteria to be addressed in application with examples) 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in preparing communication plans, reports, media releases, and other communication materials
  • Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and the ability to work under pressure
  • Strong teamwork skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members
  • Experience working with local and state governments is desirable
  • Experience working in any of the following sectors: renewable energy, infrastructure, construction, aged-care, health, education, development, and resource sectors is desirable
  • Understanding of public participation principles, consultation practices, and stakeholder management strategies is desirable.


**Please ensure you address the above criteria in your cover letter for the position, giving examples of your experience in these areas. 

Essential attributes 

  • Personal- Self-driven, reliable, act with integrity, honest, flexible, be a team player, value diversity, self-manage
  • Relationships– Communicate effectively, work collaboratively, be respectful of others
  • Outcomes– Deliver results, plan, and prioritise, solve problems, focus on high quality work, accountable, attention to detail
  • Technology- Relevant experience in Adobe suite and Microsoft office software applications as well web-based applications. Relevant experience online platforms such as Consultation Manager and Social Pinpoint is desirable.
  • Tertiary qualification in social science, engagement, communications or other relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience
  • Drivers licence
  • Highly desirable – Certificate of Engagement (IAP2).

How to apply

To continue the conversation click 'Apply for this job' to forward your resume/CV and a cover letter addressing the essential criteria.

Your application will include the following questions:

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What's your expected annual base salary?

How many years' experience do you have as a Communications Professional?

Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

How many years' experience do you have in a consulting role?

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