senior managing director, strategic communications

2 days ago

Sydney NSW, Australia SHK Asia Pacific Full time $200,000 - $250,000 per year
  • Global advisory firm
  • Lead the Strategic Communications practice in Australia
  • High-impact leadership growth opportunity

About the organisation

This international professional services firm partners with senior executives and leading organisations to solve critical issues and complex business challenges. With a diverse team of experts and a client base that includes many of the world's leading companies and institutions, the firm delivers integrated advisory solutions across multiple disciplines. The Strategic Communications practice advises clients in navigating reputation, stakeholder engagement, and communications challenges, offering bespoke counsel tailored to each client's unique needs. This organisation fosters a high-performance culture built on collaboration, inclusion, and client-centricity.

About the role

Reporting to the Regional CEO, Strategic Communications, the Senior Managing Director, Strategic Communications - Australia will lead and grow the firm's Strategic Communications offering in the Australian market. This role will be expected to drive business performance, expand client relationships, and deliver high-level strategic counsel to C-suite executives across a range of sectors. The successful candidate will collaborate across business lines to unlock cross-functional opportunities, while leading a national team focused on corporate communications, public affairs, crisis and issues management, special situations, investor relations, ESG, and geopolitical risk. As a key member of the leadership team, this individual will also contribute to the broader regional and global business strategy and growth.

About you

You are a seasoned C-suite corporate affairs leader, with a proven track record in building and scaling advisory businesses within professional services. You bring deep experience advising clients in complex, regulated environments across M&A, capital markets, shareholder activism, and corporate transformation. Your ability to cultivate and grow C-suite relationships is matched by your commercial acumen and strategic thinking. You are a trusted advisor with strong financial literacy, executive presence, and the ability to deliver nuanced counsel in high-stakes situations. A collaborative team leader, you thrive in entrepreneurial environments and lead with integrity, professionalism, and respect.

To apply, click 'Apply for this job', submitting your resume. For more information prior to application, please call Dalia Klein at SHK on Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK.

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