Marketing & Communications Advisor

About the role

GHD is looking for a driven Marketing & Communications Advisor to help strengthen brand visibility and engagement across the region. This position suits someone with solid experience in marketing and communications who enjoys working at pace, managing diverse stakeholders, and bringing events and campaigns to life with measurable impact.

You can be based in Perth, Adelaide, or Darwin. The role plays a key part in supporting regional growth by leading GHD-led events, handling conference sponsorships, and contributing to strategic marketing initiatives.

What you will do

• Work closely with the wider APAC marketing team to shape and deliver campaigns that support regional growth goals.
• Coordinate and run tailored events from the early planning stage through to completion.
• Oversee regional conference sponsorships and industry memberships, with a focus on strategic fit and return on investment.
• Team up with subject matter experts to win speaking slots and create content and social plans that strengthen GHD’s profile.
• Produce regional content such as project case studies, award entries, and social media updates.
• Assist with internal communication pieces that highlight project achievements and people stories.
• Represent the brand and ensure all collateral follows GHD’s brand standards and writing style.
• Use Salesforce and other marketing tools to monitor activity and assess performance.

What you need to succeed

This role calls for a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related discipline, along with at least 7 years of marketing experience. Strong hands-on experience in event delivery and sponsorship management is essential.

You should bring a good grasp of digital marketing, social media, and content development, plus strong communication, stakeholder management, and project coordination skills. The role also requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience with marketing automation platforms is important, and Salesforce knowledge is preferred.

Traits that will help you thrive

• A strategic outlook with a strong client-first mindset.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a proactive approach to taking initiative.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in innovation.

Additional information

GHD is an equal opportunity employer and encourages participation from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities. The company supports an inclusive recruitment process and values a diverse workforce.

Flexible work practices are part of the culture, with a workplace designed around well-being, flexibility, and productivity. The role follows a hybrid working pattern, with attendance in the office three days per week to support collaboration and connection.

About GHD

GHD is a global professional services firm with expertise in engineering, architecture, and construction. The company is employee-owned and has more than 11,000 people across over 200 offices in five continents.

Its brand promise, The Power of Commitment, reflects a focus on helping solve some of the world’s most urgent challenges, including sustainable water, energy, and urbanisation for future generations.