If you’re like us, you don’t have much time for the way things are.

Ausenco is a global company redefining what’s possible. Our team is based across 22 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide. Combining our deep technical expertise with a 30-year track record, we deliver innovative, value-add consulting studies, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions to the mining & metals, oil & gas, and industrial sectors.

We are currently seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Junior Public Relations Officer (PRO) to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

About the role

Government Liaison & Compliance

• Process visas, work permits, Iqama issuance/renewals, transfers, exit/re-entry, final exit procedures, and other immigration-related documentation.
• Coordinate with ministries such as:
  • Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat).
• Track regulatory changes and ensure company compliance.
• Handle document attestation, notarization, and official submissions.

Government Platforms

• Experience or familiarity with: Qiwa, Absher, Muqeem, GOSI.
• Using online platforms like Absher Business and Mudad to process employee records.

Administrative Support

• Maintain accurate records of employee documentation and government transactions.
• Monitor deadlines—missed renewals can result in fines, and accountability tends to fall on this role.
• Assist HR and legal teams with compliance-related paperwork.
• Ensuring company adherence to Saudi labor laws, Saudization regulations, and keeping business licenses/commercial registrations updated.

External Communications

• Support basic corporate communications (letters, official correspondence, Arabic translations if applicable).
• Coordinate logistics for meetings with government officials or external stakeholders.
• Assist in organizing company participation in local events or exhibitions (execution-heavy, not strategic).

Internal Coordination

• Act as a bridge between HR, legal, and project teams for regulatory matters.
• Follow up relentlessly—delays are common, and progress often depends on persistence rather than process efficiency.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in a PRO, administrative, or government relations role in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Internship experience in Saudi Arabia is helpful.
• Familiarity with Saudi government portals (e.g., Absher, Muqeem, Qiwa) is a strong advantage.
• Strong organizational skills.
• High attention to detail with documentation and deadlines.
• Fluent in Arabic. English proficiency is required.
• Patience and persistence.
• Ability to work under pressure when issues escalate.
• Proactive and highly organized.
• Strong understanding of the labour laws in Saudi Arabia.
• Frequent travel to government offices across Riyadh.
• Time-sensitive tasks with little margin for error.
• Minimal compliance violations or penalties.
• On-time processing of all employee documentation.
• Ability to navigate government systems independently within 3–6 months.
• Building working relationships that reduce friction over time (though this is never guaranteed)
• Work may extend beyond standard hours during peak periods (visa processing cycles, audits, etc.).
• Saudi drivers license is mandatory.

We’re committed to a fair and human hiring process. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team and are not automatically screened or rejected by AI.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer:  

Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities.  

Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life. 

Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness. 

Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition. 

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation. 

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role. 

Join us and work a better way.

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