Communications Manager

Responsibilities

You will lead the strategic communications function for major project activities, including planning, content creation, and media engagement. You will also work closely with project and client teams to deliver clear, accurate, and timely information to stakeholders and communities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor degree in communications or a related field and possess seven to ten years of experience in communications or media management. At least three years of experience in a senior role within major infrastructure, energy, or resources projects is required.

Skills

• Strategic communications
• Media engagement
• Digital channels
• Stakeholder management
• Public affairs
• Media relations
• Social media management
• Crisis communications
• Content planning
• Technical writing
• Project management
• Collaboration
• Influencing skills

Benefits

• Site uplifts
• LAHA
• Total remuneration package
• Collaborative workplace
• Career development opportunities

About this role

The opportunity

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is seeking an experienced Communications
Manager to join our Power Projects team.

Working on a 20/8 roster, you will lead the strategic communications function
for major project activities, managing communications planning, content, media
engagement and digital channels.

Working closely with project teams and client communications teams, you will
help deliver clear, accurate and timely information to communities and
stakeholders.

What we’re looking for

You are an experienced communications professional who combines strategic
thinking with exceptional writing skills and can confidently operate within a
complex project environment.

• A bachelor level qualification in communications, public relations, journalism
or a related discipline

• Seven to ten years of experience in communications, public affairs or media
management

• At least three years of experience in a management or senior advisory role
within major infrastructure, energy or resources projects

• Demonstrated experience managing media relations within a project environment

• Strong digital communications, website content and social media management
capability

• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to translate
technical information for community audiences

• Experience working across client and contractor interfaces

• Demonstrated issues and crisis communications capability

• Strong stakeholder management, collaboration and influencing skills

What we offer

• A 20/8 roster, providing meaningful time away from work between roster cycles

• The opportunity to contribute to significant projects within Downer’s Energy &
Utilities business

• A collaborative workplace where you will work alongside experienced project,
communications and stakeholder professionals

• Exposure to complex, high profile project communications across construction,
community engagement, media and stakeholder relations

• Total Remuneration Package + Site Uplifts + LAHA

• A workplace committed to Zero Harm and the safe, responsible delivery of
projects

• Opportunities to develop your experience and build your career across Downer’s
diverse portfolio of projects and services

About Energy & Utilities

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business operates across Australia and New Zealand,
providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential
infrastructure.

Our teams work across the energy and utilities sector, bringing together
specialist capability, strong project delivery and a commitment to Zero Harm.

Downer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone
belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

How to apply

If you are an experienced communications professional looking to make an impact
on major projects, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your application through the online application process.

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Please do
not submit resumes or candidate profiles to Downer employees or any of our
locations. Downer is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited
resumes.

About Downer

Civil Engineering · 10,001+ employees · headquartered in North Ryde, NSW · founded 1933