Senior Corporate Affairs Leader

2 weeks ago


Adelaide, South Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $189,000 - $234,000

Job Overview

As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for driving the delivery of the corporate affairs strategy across the region. This will involve integrating and delivering community, social investment, government, and corporate affairs plans and activities across asset and functional boundaries.

The role requires a natural leader with exceptional communications skills, capable of effectively engaging with and advising colleagues at all levels of the organization. You will have significant experience leading communications, public, government, and community relations in a highly-regulated, high-impact organization.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing the direction and day-to-day management of the Corporate Affairs team, including planning, budgeting, and people development;
  • Acting as a key strategic advisor on Corporate Affairs to the Asset Leadership Team and General Managers of the Asset and Functional Lead teams;
  • Member of the Australian Corporate Affairs leadership team accountable for working collectively and collaboratively with peers on the enhancement of strategy, practice, and capability across the Corporate Affairs team;
  • Accountable to drive the enhancement of culture and capability across a diverse team;
  • Embedding a culture of care and belonging for all team members.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A tertiary qualification (Bachelor's degree) in a relevant discipline;
  • Significant experience leading communications, and public, government & community relations in a highly-regulated, high-impact organization;
  • Experience working in the resources or energy sector may be an advantage, but not required;
  • Exceptional communications skills, including capability to effectively engage with and advise colleagues at all levels of the Company;
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in large, diverse businesses, preferably with a global or national geographic footprint;
  • Ability to align regional or business unit specific strategies and tactics as part of a global, company-wide Corporate Affairs strategy;
  • Well-developed issues management skills;
  • Excellent negotiation skills;
  • Ability to analyze risk and actively report on implications on operations with recommendations for mitigation;
  • High levels of integrity and discretion in dealing with sensitive matters;
  • Proven ability to effectively engage with high-level Government officials, staff, indigenous peoples, and community members;
  • Demonstrate commitment to the company charter and code of business conduct.

What We Offer

We offer a collaborative and inclusive environment that fosters growth and development. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented group of professionals who share your passion for delivering exceptional results.

About Us

We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organization committed to making a positive impact in the communities we serve. Our vision is to create a better world by bringing people and resources together.



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