Job Description

Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group

About SJ Group

At SJ, we’re building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life.

A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision.

Become part of our 16,000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come.

About SMEC (an SJ Group company)

We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently, creating better outcomes for the future.

We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve.

The Role

We’re looking for an agile and motivated Marketing & Communications Advisor (ANZ) to help our team deliver strategic and impactful communications and marketing initiatives that drive client growth, strengthen brand positioning, and support business strategy across the ANZ region.

This role is suitable for a strategic, outcome-driven marketer who can build rapport with internal and external stakeholders, knows how to align marketing planning to strategy and can execute efficiently and with agility.

As a key advisor within the business, you’ll design and execute integrated internal and external communications programs aligned with regional client, growth and brand strategies. You’ll connect strategy to storytelling, campaigns to commercial outcomes, and partnerships to measurable impact.

You’ll play a central role in enhancing stakeholder engagement across a culturally diverse and multidisciplinary environment.

Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing an ANZ marketing plan that aligns with the ANZ growth and client strategy
• Delivering high-impact internal and external communications initiatives
• Executing strategic campaigns with sophisticated project management principles
• Managing key ANZ industry partnerships to maximise visibility and opportunity for SMEC
• Supporting CSR, ESG and sustainability communications initiatives
• Developing tailored internal and external communication processes for our business
• Building strong stakeholder relationships across the business and industry

About You

Suitable applicants will be/have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Communications, Business Management (or related discipline); or equivalent industry experience
• Strong understanding of contemporary marketing and communications principles
• Demonstrated experience delivering outcomes in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills

• A creative eye with a flair for innovation and design
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Sound knowledge of relevant industry landscape

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Real impact - Your work won’t sit in a silo. You’ll collaborate with leadership, business development and technical roles and elevate how we show up across industry and community.
• Strategic visibility - Partner with senior leaders, industry bodies and multidisciplinary teams across ANZ. You’ll have a seat at the table, not just a task list.
• Purpose-driven projects - Play a key role in CSR, ESG and sustainability initiatives that genuinely matter to our clients, communities and future.
• Creativity + commercial focus - Bring bold ideas to the business while aligning with global brand strategy and regional growth objectives.
• Autonomy & trust - We empower our people to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes without micromanagement.
• Flexible location - Based in Sydney or Melbourne: work where you thrive while contributing to a connected ANZ team.

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

Link to benefits: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!