Assistant Director External Affairs — Communications

CS Executive Group; Armidale; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) seeks an Assistant Director External Affairs to lead strategic external communications and media management. Located in Armidale NSW or Canberra ACT, the role drives stakeholder engagement and supports regulatory priorities.

You will respond to sensitive media enquiries, manage complex issues, and plan proactive media interactions while promoting science-based messaging across audiences.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, media or a closely related discipline.
• Experience handling media protocols and sensitive issues, briefing senior leaders.
• Proven ability to develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans.
• Understanding of agricultural, veterinary sectors and related regulation.
• Ability to communicate complex scientific matters clearly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Drive the agency's strategic external communications, stakeholder engagement and media management.
• Respond to complex and sensitive media enquiries and plan future media interactions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support agency priorities and decisions.
• Share the stories and science behind APVMA's work to protect health and environment.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Media management

Strategic communications

Regulatory experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in communications

Job description

Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) seeks an Assistant Director External Affairs to lead strategic external communications and media management. Located in Armidale NSW or Canberra ACT, the role drives stakeholder engagement and supports regulatory priorities.

You will respond to sensitive media enquiries, manage complex issues, and plan proactive media interactions while promoting science-based messaging across audiences.