Senior Communications Director

5 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeCorporate Full time $200,000 - $250,000
Key Role:

The Chief Corporate Affairs Officer will lead the corporate affairs function, encompassing external communications, media relations, government relations, stakeholder engagement, and all external communications and marketing activities to support the business' strategic objectives.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Represent the company within the customer and industry community to build brand credibility and awareness.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of the political landscape and how politics will influence Defence budget and Defence procurement decisions.
  • Maintain strong relationships across Defence, government, and key media stakeholders.
  • Represent the CEO at Government, Defence, and industry events and forums.
  • Collaborate with and support Group communication efforts to communicate relevant Australia Sector information to investors and ensure effectiveness and consistency of communications.
  • Establish a proactive approach to issues management.

Applicants should present with significant experience in government relations, communications, and/or marketing within Defence Industry or ASX listed companies in Australia, underpinned by relevant tertiary qualifications.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated experience liaising with all levels of government, including clearly established relationships with appropriate senior government stakeholders and a strong network of senior defence and government contacts.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and interpret complex policy and advisory issues in a clear and concise manner.
  • Experience in representing organisations at senior forums, and in developing and writing reports, presentation packages, briefing notes, and agendas for diverse audiences.
  • Expert knowledge of the processes of government and defence, including decision making, management, accountability systems, procedures, and operations.
  • Demonstrated experience in successfully executing business development, customer relationship management, and sales functions.
  • Demonstrated ability in leading high-performing teams.
  • Strong understanding of campaign management in a corporate or political environment.
  • Strong strategic and commercial acumen.

Due to the nature of our business, applicants must also be eligible for Australian Defence security clearance. Current security clearance, whilst not essential, will be well regarded.

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