Camilla Bowles
Sunshine Coast,QLD
Summary
Experienced corporate communications professional with a proven track record in developing and executing effective communication strategies across digital, print and broadcast, and face-to-face channels. Expertise in storytelling and content creation, fostering strong relationships to enhance communication outcomes. Demonstrated ability to drive engagement and achieve organisational goals through creative ideas, planning and execution.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Communication Officer
Queensland Treasury
Brisbane, Queensland
11.2024 - Current
- Strategic communication planning and execution for internal and external audiences.
- Create aligned, engaging content across multiple platforms (e-newsletters, web, and social media).
- Lead the internal edutainment People Profile channel: write, edit, produce.
- Lead the annual 2025 GRADStart campaign, focusing primarily on digital engagement.
- Provide strategic communications advice to business areas.
- Event coordination for internal and external audiences.
Senior Community Engagement Advisor
Department of Transport and Main Roads
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Led small team to deliver communication and community engagement strategy for Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade.
- Managed community engagement and relations programs.
- Developed and maintained internal and external relationships to facilitate cooperation.
- Provided tactical and operational advice on communication strategies and issues.
- Ensured adherence to governance frameworks while monitoring compliance with policies and regulations.
Senior Communication Officer
Queensland Government
01.2014 - 01.2023
- Worked across Energy, Public Works, Natural Resources, and Mines and Energy as a Senior Communications Officer.
- Hydrogen Summit (2022) – stakeholder engagement, branding, and event management. Work received a Departmental Excellence Award. Led the delivery of a high-investment and high-visibility event. Communications strategy and key messaging for a whole-of-government rollout across large display, banners, printed collateral, PowerPoint presentations, and speeches. Display included imagery, video, content, a car display, and staffing.
- Queensland Energy and Jobs Fair Townsville and Brisbane (2023) – engagement and event coordination, advertising planning and management. Statewide coordination required including logistics to transport a hydrogen car, an advertising campaign to promote the event and a 6-week delivery timeframe.
- Pumped-hydro animation (2022) – video content development, project management. Worked with animation studio and technical team to deliver three-minute explainer animation. Animation was used by the then Queensland Premier at a press conference to announce a pumped-hydro initiative and replayed on multiple news outlets. On-going use in public education around pumped-hydro.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Communication – Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Brisbane, QueenslandBachelor of Creative Industries - Media Studies
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Brisbane, QueenslandSkills
- Strategic communication
- Content creation
- Event coordination
- Community engagement
- Creative thinking
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Internal communications
- Stakeholder relations
Accomplishments
- GRADStart campaign, application target exceeded by 250% (2025)
- People profile channel lead, readership increased by 33% (2025)
- Departmental Excellence Award, Event Coordination, Hydrogen Summit (2022)
Training
- Positive Interactions Training, Queensland Police, 01/01/24
- Skills for Leadership, Human Ingredient, 01/01/24
- IAP2 Engagement Essentials, Articulous Academy, 06/01/22
- Working with People, Leadership training Queensland Government, 01/01/19
- Level 1 iEQ9 Training, Enneagram and Team coaching International Coaching Federation (ICF) Accredited, 05/01/23
References
- Tracy Young, Manager, Communications Unit, Queensland Treasury, 0434 072 371
- Stacey Fenech, Communication Manager, Transport and Main Roads, 0416 571 791
Other roles
- Marketing Manager, Calvary Christian College
- Communication and Marketing Officer, Queensland Government
- Media Planner/Buyer – Universal McCann
Timeline
Principal Communication Officer
Queensland Treasury
11.2024 - Current
Senior Community Engagement Advisor
Department of Transport and Main Roads
11.2023 - 11.2024
Senior Communication Officer
Queensland Government
01.2014 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Business - Communication – Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Bachelor of Creative Industries - Media Studies
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)