About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects. In Australia, we’ve proudly operated under the Laing O’Rourke banner for over 20 years, building on more than 70 years of local expertise. 

Driven by our purpose - pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, in service of humanity - we create safer hospitals, cleaner water, secure defence facilities, and better-connected cities. We also build meaningful careers and inclusive workplaces where people thrive. Backed by global strength and deep local roots, our unique operating model combines cutting-edge technology with modern methods of construction to deliver certainty for clients and transform how infrastructure is engineered and built.

We also own two vertically integrated businesses: Select Plant Australia, the nation’s fourth-largest plant hire company, and Laing O’Rourke Rail Operations, supporting major projects and nationwide rail maintenance.

That’s the Power of Experience.

About the role

This role is responsible for developing and delivering engaging communication that keep employees informed, connected, and aligned with the company's vision, purpose, values, and business objectives.

Working across corporate offices, project sites, and operational teams, this role ensures consistent, timely, and effective communication throughout the organisation. The successful candidate will create compelling content tailored to the audience, manage communication channels, support leadership communications, and strengthen employee engagement across a geographically dispersed workforce.

This position plays a critical role in promoting a positive workplace culture, supporting organisational change initiatives, celebrating achievements, and fostering strong communication between management and employees.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal communication plans that support business priorities and organisational objectives.
• Provide communications advice and support to leaders, project teams, and functional departments.
• Ensure communication activities align with the company's values, culture, and brand.
• Measure communication effectiveness and recommend improvements based on employee feedback and engagement data.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years' experience in corporate communications, PR or a similar role.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong content creation and storytelling capabilities.
• Experience managing multiple communication channels and projects simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

Desirable

• Experience supporting organisational change and transformation initiatives.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is recognised as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality in 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2026. We know that the right culture and purposeful innovation are key to delivering impact.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.