Senior Advisor, Media

Senior Advisor, Media & Communications, QLD Join to apply for the Senior Advisor, Media & Communications, QLD role at Transurban Location: South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Salary: A$147,769.00 – A$156,144.00 Working at Transurban is different; it's a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create city‑sized solutions‑building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads to solve pressing transport challenges that are slowing cities down. About the role We are seeking a Media and Communications Senior Advisor (Qld) to lead day‑to‑day media relations, community partnerships, events, and communications activities across Queensland. Sitting within Transurban's External Affairs function, this role spans both the Queensland Public Affairs and Communities team and the National Media team, ensuring consistency and efficiency across both. Day‑to‑day, you will: Provide strategic advice on proactive and reactive media management, including reputational risk mitigation Build and maintain strong relationships with media, community and event partners, and senior business leaders Develop communications strategies, calendars, and reporting frameworks to support business objectives Respond to media enquiries and participate in the 24/7 media roster Manage Transurban's portfolio of community partnerships, including sponsorship negotiations, activation plans, and social value reporting Coordinate signature on‑road events such as Bridge to Brisbane and Tour de Brisbane, ensuring delivery of sponsorship benefits and stakeholder engagement Implement localised communications strategies for campaigns related to road safety, customer value, and community legacy Work as part of a broader team that focuses on media markets across Australia, with opportunities to contribute to projects and issues outside of Queensland This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferrable skills and experiences, including: Experience: Minimum 5‑7 years in media relations, corporate communications, or public relations Strategic capability: Ability to identify emerging issues and reputational risks, and provide expert advice to senior personnel Stakeholder engagement: Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders Project management: Excellent analytical and organisational skills to ensure community considerations are embedded in decision‑making Influence: Strong negotiating and influencing skills, able to gain trust and motivate others Resilience: Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and remain composed in fast‑paced environments Independence and team work: Initiative to work autonomously while also contributing to the success of the broader media team by collaborating effectively across functions, markets and issues Communication: Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible terms Digital expertise: Demonstrated ability to deliver communications strategies across a broad range of channels, including digital platforms Attention to detail: High‑level administrative skills and precision in managing communications programmes With a career at Transurban, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including: A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as 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‑back programs and paid volunteer days We offer a range of flexible 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, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and 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, questions and 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 you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us on Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today. #J-18808-Ljbffr