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Patrick Morgan

Canberra,ACT

Summary

Senior communications and engagement leader with over ten years of experience in driving results for complex government, infrastructure, and public sector programs. Collaborates with global executives, elected officials, and community leaders to develop and execute engagement strategies that shape cities, tackle climate action, drive organisational change, and enhance public health. Strategic approach to all projects that carefully considers how to draw out valuable stakeholder insights with data-driven planning by creating inclusive, effective campaigns and consultations that uphold public value. Committed to a people-centric mindset and fostering meaningful participation throughout all project phases.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Communications and Engagement Advisor

Department of Transport Planning (VIC Gov)
05.2025 - Current
  • Developed and implemented two engagement strategies supporting cultural and workforce uplift
  • Designed and facilitated 11 workshops, with outputs directly informing DTP’s Divisional Development Plan
  • Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis of staff insights to identify priority actions
  • Advised DTP leaders on change management strategies to embed a future-focused culture
  • Created internal communication materials and surveys to support behavioural and capability shifts

Communications Advisor

Canberra Light Rail Stage 2, ICBR
12.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented internal communications strategy and plan for a 100+ person multidisciplinary Technical Advisor team
  • Conducted pulse checks and facilitated workshops to build shared purpose and strengthen collaboration across engineering, planning, design, and environmental disciplines
  • Advised leadership on communications, culture and performance drivers to enhance team alignment and delivery effectiveness
  • Produced community-facing fact sheets for Stage 2A and 2B Environmental Impact Statements, simplifying complex information for broad audiences
  • Led diversity in STEM engagement with ACT schools to build long-term community support and social license
  • Created media-ready content aligned with ACT Government strategy to support key project milestones

Stakeholder Engagement Lead

Mulgoa Road Fernhill Estate Concept Design, Transport for NSW
Sydney, New South Wales
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed $100K+ communications and engagement scope for project variation
  • Led community engagement activities for road upgrade linked to $65M public parkland transformation
  • Implemented mixed-method engagement approach guided by IAP2 principles
  • Implemented tailored engagement tools and statistical analysis that considered comparative analysis and logistical regression to better inform design team decisions
  • Planned and facilitated community information days, and interviews with community members to capture feedback.

Principal Communications and Engagement Specialist; A/g ACT Environment Team Lead

AECOM
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
01.2020 - Current
  • Developed two engagement strategies for the Victorian Government organisation focused towards cultural improvement and capability development for the Assets & Engineering Division.
  • Planned and facilitated a series of 12 workshops
  • Analysis and reporting on qualitative and quantitative data from workshops and surveys to senior leaders shape the organisation response to future challenges
  • Cultural and Capability Improvement, Department of Transport and Planning (VIC Government)
  • Communications Advisor, (May 2025 - Current)

Communications and Engagement Lead

Climate Change Adaptation Planning Toolkit for Community Service Organisations, ACT Government
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
01.2024 - 09.2024
  • Developed communications scope and strategy utilising emerging engagement trends and IAP2 principles
  • Led co-design process with Community Service Organisations for climate change risk adaptation toolkit
  • Implemented futures narrative scenarios and future thinking methodologies to communicate complex scientific data
  • Facilitated co-design workshops to inform toolkit development.

Communications Lead

Defence Disposal Services Environment Planning, Department of Defence
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Led development of a strategic communications and engagement plan and change management roadmap to improve policy compliance and internal information flows
  • Conducted diagnostic workshops and process reviews to identify communication breakdowns affecting compliance and operational efficiency
  • Designed future-state communication workflows, role clarity frameworks, and tools to support structured, effective information exchange
  • Developed strategies for ongoing leadership engagement, training, and feedback mechanisms (surveys, audits) to support adoption and continuous improvement
  • Delivered actionable roadmap enabling Defence to strengthen internal capability, reduce compliance risk, and embed new communication practices

Alliance Community Manager

Newell Highway Program Alliance, Transport for NSW
Multiple Locations, NSW
06.2021 - 06.2024
  • Led communications and engagement for $300M infrastructure program across multiple concurrent projects
  • Developed overarching 5-year program strategy and 25 project-specific communication plans
  • Managed stakeholder relations across 12 Local Government Areas, and multiple Local Aboriginal Land Councils addressing social, environmental, economic, and safety issues
  • Key contributor to exceeding TNSW commercial targets: 60% local supplier spend, $20M First Nations business engagement
  • Implemented community initiatives program, enhancing social license in operational areas
  • Managed Public Relations, developing media ready content to compliment announcements of project milestones.

Project Manager and Stakeholder Communications Lead

Concept Planning for Three Active Travel Bridges over the Molonglo River, ACT Government
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
05.2023 - 03.2024
  • Led winning tender response from EPSDD
  • Demonstrated strong leadership and collaboration skills by managing a cross-functional team of 10 disciplines, delivering investigation, concept design, and cost reports for three active travel bridges including a 416m span bridge to the future Molonglo Group Centre
  • Developed and executed stakeholder engagement strategy to optimise design.
  • Other AECOM projects
  • Canberra Light Rail Stage 2B, Capture Manager
  • Transport Impact Assessment Guidelines Update, Transport Canberra and City Services , Communications and Engagement Lead
  • Muswellbrook Bypass REF, Transport for NSW, Engagement Specialist
  • Garran COVID-19 Surge Centre Demobilisation, Major Projects Canberra, Communications Lead.

Communications and Engagement / Commercial Manager

Property Council of Australia
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
06.2016 - 12.2019
  • Managed ACT Division to historic best performance, exceeding budget targets by 85% in 2019
  • Delivered national leading figures in member retention through strategic engagement
  • Planned and produced 36 annual events, exceeding attendance targets by 17%
  • Played key role in achieving advocacy goals executing multi-platform stakeholder engagement strategies, including media liaison, event planning, speech writing and social media campaigns.

Digital Communications Coordinator

National Diabetes Services Scheme - Australian Government/Diabetes Australia
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
01.2016 - 06.2016
  • Managed social media for 40,000+ audience on behalf of federal government
  • Produced quarterly social media reports for Department of Health, influencing communication strategyManaged social media on behalf of federal government to 40,000+ audience.

Marketing and Communications Manager

StakOne
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
01.2015 - 06.2016
  • Led brand identity creation and multi-platform communications and sales product launch strategy
  • Achieved 80% adoption rate for flagship product, securing investment and partnership with CBRIN.

Founder

Blankhet Events
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
02.2010 - 11.2014
  • Managed and promoted over 30 music events with local, interstate and international musicians and artists in Canberra.

Education

Graduate Diploma of Science -

Australian National University

Bachelor of Communications - undefined

University of Canberra

Skills

  • Stakeholder engagement: community, client, industry, government
  • Strategic communication and engagement - planning, delivery, reporting
  • Analytical thinking and data interpretation
  • Written communication
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Research
  • Campaign planning and execution
  • Project management
  • People and team leadership

Certification

  • IAP2 Certificate in Engagement

Accomplishments

  • 2024 AECOM ACT Employee of the Year
  • Led communications for $300M TNSW infrastructure program across 12 LGAs, meeting all KRAs
  • Managed internal and external communications for city-shaping projects incl. Canberra Light Rail Stage 2, DTP (Vic), and Mulgoa Road Upgrade
  • Project and design managed concept planning for three active travel bridges (ACT Government)
  • Developed change management strategy using systems thinking for Department of Defence
  • Promoted wellbeing, delivery, and quality as People Manager and Acting Work Group Lead (Environment)
  • Led major AECOM pursuits on projects with capital value exceeding $1B
  • Designed and facilitated futures thinking engagement using narrative scenarios and co-design
  • Achieved highest national member engagement rates at Property Council of Australia
  • Grew audience size and engagement for National Diabetes Services Scheme using data-led reporting
  • Drove 80% adoption of StakOne digital product via integrated comms and sales strategy

Qualifications

  • Graduate Diploma of Science, Australian National University
  • Bachelor of Communications, University of Canberra
  • IAP2 Certified

Security Clearance

Baseline

Affiliations

  • Board Member (Executive), M16 Artspace

Timeline

Communications and Engagement Advisor

Department of Transport Planning (VIC Gov)
05.2025 - Current

Communications and Engagement Lead

Climate Change Adaptation Planning Toolkit for Community Service Organisations, ACT Government
01.2024 - 09.2024

Communications Lead

Defence Disposal Services Environment Planning, Department of Defence
01.2024 - 06.2024

Communications Advisor

Canberra Light Rail Stage 2, ICBR
12.2023 - Current

Project Manager and Stakeholder Communications Lead

Concept Planning for Three Active Travel Bridges over the Molonglo River, ACT Government
05.2023 - 03.2024

Stakeholder Engagement Lead

Mulgoa Road Fernhill Estate Concept Design, Transport for NSW
01.2022 - Current

Alliance Community Manager

Newell Highway Program Alliance, Transport for NSW
06.2021 - 06.2024

Principal Communications and Engagement Specialist; A/g ACT Environment Team Lead

AECOM
01.2020 - Current

Communications and Engagement / Commercial Manager

Property Council of Australia
06.2016 - 12.2019

Digital Communications Coordinator

National Diabetes Services Scheme - Australian Government/Diabetes Australia
01.2016 - 06.2016

Marketing and Communications Manager

StakOne
01.2015 - 06.2016

Founder

Blankhet Events
02.2010 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Communications - undefined

University of Canberra

Graduate Diploma of Science -

Australian National University

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