Job Description

• Defence and Infrastructure remediation projects
• Balcatta office with site visits to Garden Island
• Bridge project delivery teams with corporate communications

THE ROLE

Be responsible for bridging project delivery teams with corporate communications, marketing, and external stakeholders.

The role ensures that project activities, milestones, and outcomes are communicated clearly, consistently, and strategically to support both project and organisational objectives, brand reputation, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

Project communications

• Develop and implement communication strategies targeted at key clients and stakeholders
• Translate technical project information into clear, audience-friendly messaging
• Coordinate internal updates (e.g. newsletters, intranet, leadership briefs)
• Support crisis or issue communications where required
• Track and report on communications effectiveness and engagement metrics
• Support approvals processes for: Client-facing communications and media and public announcement

Stakeholder engagement

• Act as the primary liaison between project teams, clients, and communications/marketing functions
• Manage stakeholder communications to ensure alignment, transparency, and trust
• Ensure consistent, accurate and proactive messaging to manage expectations on project performance
• Support project leadership in framing issues, delays, or risks in a controlled and professional manner
• Prepare briefings, updates and key messaging for senior client interactions
• Conduct Client feedback and provide insights to improve stakeholder engagement and campaign performance
• Ensure communications comply with contractual requirements (e.g. client approvals, defence protocols) and regulatory and confidentiality obligations

Marketing & brand alignment

• Develop case studies, project profiles, and capability statements that highlights team performance, innovation and outcomes
• Coordinate project announcements, media releases, and campaigns
• Ensure all project communications align with brand, ESG, and corporate messaging frameworks
• Capture project milestones and visual storytelling (photos, videos, site content)

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications and requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or other relevant discipline

Working Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in marketing & communications role
• Experience in the construction or engineering sector
• Experience in the Defence sector or Government or regulated environments – desirable

THE BENEFITS

• Ongoing rewards & recognition programs
• Access to everyday discounts from Australia’s leading retailers with Flare
• Paid parental leave
• Employee referral programs up to $2000
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Novated lease options

This role is subject to a pre-employment medical and background checks.

ABOUT US

The Duratec group of Companies is an ASX listed, solutions–driven business specialising in the protection, remediation, and enhancement of steel and concrete structures. We provide whole-of -life engineering, construction, and maintenance services with a Company focus on sustainably extending the life of the built environment. We’ve been around since 2010 giving us solid foundations and we’re currently on an exciting trajectory of growth.

Operating across Australia and Papua New Guinea, we work on projects in Defence, mining, energy, marine, infrastructure, and building and facades. Our reputation for collaboration and successful project delivery has resulted in Australia-wide expansion of the business and we’re dedicated to forming new branches across Australasia.

We have a workforce of approximately 1,200 people across 19 locations spanning every State and Territory in Australia. We have an exciting future ahead and it’s a great time to join the team!

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.