Head of Corporate Communications

**Head of Corporate Communications**:
**Date**:4 Nov 2025

**Location**: NSW

**Company**:VGA

**ROLE: Head of Corporate Communications**

** Location: Sydney**

** Role duration: Permanent**

** About our Company**

** Volkswagen Group**is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers, employing more than 600,000 people globally and selling its vehicles in more than 150 countries. The wholly-owned subsidiary has its National Sales Centre based in Sydney home to some of Australia's most recognisable brands which include Audi, CUPRA, Skoda and Volkswagen.

** WHY Volkswagen**

_ VOLKSWAGEN’s aim is not only a commitment to producing vehicles of the utmost quality, but to better the lives of our customers. Volkswagen is comprised of Commercial and Passenger Vehicles, CUPRA and Skoda, and we create a culture that drives our business performance, delivers an exceptional customer experience and empowers our team members._

** About your new Role**

Reporting directly to the Group Managing Director, the Head of Corporate Communications will be responsible for driving the strategy, positioning, and execution of all external and internal communications. This high-profile role acts as the organisation’s spokesperson, manages national media relationships, and leads a small however, high performing team. With oversight of brand launches, corporate affairs, government engagement, and crisis communications, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and protecting the company’s corporate reputation.

** Your main responsibilities will include**:

- Designing and executing integrated corporate communications strategies across media, industry, government, and internal channels.
- Acting as the company spokesperson, representing the organisation across media, industry bodies, and government forums.
- Building strong relationships with journalists, editors, and key influencers to drive positive brand visibility.
- Leading crisis communication planning and response to safeguard brand reputation.
- Overseeing internal communications to ensure employees are informed, engaged, and aligned with business objectives.
- Driving the execution of brand launches, events, CSR initiatives, and strategic campaigns.
- Providing strategic leadership to the communications team and managing third-party agency partners.

** About you**
**To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following**:

- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience in communications, media, or related discipline.
- 10+ years’ experience in public relations, corporate affairs, or communications leadership.
- Demonstrated experience as a company spokesperson, with deep media planning and strategy expertise.
- Strong understanding of corporate and government affairs.
- Proven ability to manage crisis communications and develop scenario-based planning frameworks.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to influence at senior levels.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver complex campaigns under pressure.

** Our Benefits, Rewards and Recognition include**:

- Flexible working arrangements with our hybrid work model balance office and home for ways of working along with remote location working arrangements for up to 10 days anywhere in Australia
- Additional leave including VGA Day paid leave day, birthday leave and paid parental leave of up to 20 weeks
- Annual fitness and wellbeing subsidy towards a facility of your choice
- Access to the VGA Car Lease Program
- Discounts on Audi, Cupra, Skoda and Volkswagen car purchases
- Free entry to Dubbo and Taronga Zoo for you and your family
- Work in an award winning state of the art newly refurbished building recognised by Master Builders Association Australia - our offices include onsite parking and a convenient location with close proximity to a train station

** Why Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA)?**

Working at VGA provides opportunities for growth, personal development, and career opportunities, we also champion a workplace culture that thrives on passion, collaboration, efficiency, mindfulness, authenticity, and innovation.

If this sounds like the role and place for you to drive your career to great heights with a world-class organisation, **APPLY NOW**

_ To support our desire to create a local talent pipeline, this role is only available for individuals who have permanent work rights in Australia._

_ Successful applicants will be required to complete background checks through our external provider as a condition of employment._

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