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  • Date posted

    September 25, 2026

  • Closing date

    October 25, 2026

  • Location

    Sydney

  • Salary

    $110,000 - $135,000 /year

  • Career level

    Mid Level

  • Qualification

    Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing

  • Experience

    4 – 6 Years

Description

Official Employer Notice: All the key details, authentic position specifications, and direct application procedures are hosted on the official Laing O’Rourke careers portal. You can navigate directly to the verified listing on the employer website by clicking the Apply Now button.

Position Quick Summary

  • Employer: Laing O’Rourke
  • Requisition ID: 495576
  • Primary Location: 100 Mount Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia (National Network)
  • Workplace Model: Hybrid (Major Project Delivery: Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth)
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Closing Date: Rolling Advertised Vacancy (Ongoing Advertising Cycle)
  • Remuneration Benchmark: AU$110,000 – AU$135,000 + Superannuation (Communications Advisory Benchmark)
  • Career Level: Mid Level

Role Overview & Project Scope

Laing O’Rourke is currently seeking applications for the position of Expression of Interest – Communications Advisor. As a $6 billion privately owned global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, Laing O’Rourke delivers some of Australia’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects across defence, rail, transport networks, health, water, and utilities.

At Laing O’Rourke, you won’t just build projects, you’ll help shape the future. As a $6 billion privately owned global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, we deliver some of the nation’s most complex infrastructure, from transport networks to defence and utilities. We are currently seeking aCommunications Advisoras Queensland is building momentum — and so are we!

Core Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

In this role at Laing O’Rourke, your key responsibilities and deliverables will include:

  • Plan and coordinate internal and external corporate events.
  • Manage event logistics, marketing materials and branded assets.
  • Support project launches, openings and milestone celebrations.
  • Coordinate sponsorship activities, guest speakers and merchandise.
  • Provide communications support and mentoring across the business.

Selection Criteria & Candidate Profile

Laing O’Rourke evaluates applicants against demonstrated technical capabilities and experience aligned with this role:

  • Degree qualified in Marketing, Communications or a related field.
  • Experienced in event coordination, marketing or communications.
  • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Confident managing multiple priorities and stakeholder relationships.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office with outstanding communication skills.

Key Competencies & Technical Proficiencies

Infrastructure Communications Community & Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Content & Storytelling Media & Social Channels Project Milestone PR Crisis & Issues Management Internal Communications Major Infrastructure Delivery

Benefits, Rewards & Flexibility

At Laing O’Rourke, you are supported to build a meaningful, rewarding career. Some of the benefits offered include:

  • In-house training and continuous professional development opportunities.
  • Six months’ paid parental leave at full pay for all eligible employees.
  • Purchased leave options and paid volunteering leave.
  • Exclusive discounts and savings across hundreds of Australian retailers.
  • Recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Application Instructions

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