Corporate Affairs Manager

Ampersand; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic consulting agency is seeking a Corporate Affairs Manager to lead the development of strategic communications at NSW Ports. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in corporate affairs, strong media relations skills, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. This role supports a hybrid working model and offers long-term career opportunities within a vital sector for NSW.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Engaged team environment

Long-term career opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in corporate affairs or public relations.
• Proven ability to manage high-stakes media relationships.
• Experience developing a broad range of communications materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver corporate communications strategy.
• Create communications and marketing content.
• Lead issues and crisis communications.

Skills

Strategic communication

Stakeholder engagement

Media relations

Content creation

Crisis communications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in communications or related field

Job description

Overview

Ampersand is proud to be partnering with NSW Ports in the search for a dynamic and experienced Corporate Affairs Manager. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a high-impact business at the heart of NSW’s trade, logistics and infrastructure network.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager, Corporate Affairs and Planning, the Corporate Affairs Manager will lead the development and execution of strategic communications that strengthen NSW Ports’ brand, stakeholder relationships, and community reputation. This is a pivotal role that bridges strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and media relations, and will suit a confident professional who thrives in high-profile, purpose-driven environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver NSW Ports’ overarching corporate communications strategy, aligned with key business and advocacy priorities
• Create a range of communications and marketing content including media releases, executive presentations, newsletters, digital content, and video
• Lead issues and crisis communications, providing proactive and reactive support for high-impact matters
• Manage external relationships with media, government, community groups, and industry stakeholders
• Represent NSW Ports at key forums including community consultation groups and liaise with commercial and community partners
• Oversee brand management, ensuring consistent and effective messaging across digital platforms, including the NSW Ports website and social media
• Support broader government affairs and public policy strategies in collaboration with internal teams

About You

You are a confident communicator and strategic thinker with a passion for impactful storytelling and reputation management. You thrive in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and can translate technical or complex content into clear, audience-friendly messaging.

Key Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, marketing, or related discipline
• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in corporate affairs, public relations or media, ideally within infrastructure, transport, logistics, or government-facing sectors
• Strong writing and editing skills with experience developing a broad range of communications materials
• Proven ability to manage high-stakes media and stakeholder relationships
• Experience supporting executives with media engagement, messaging, and issues management
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and confidence representing a business in public forums
• Understanding of the Sydney and Illawarra media landscape will be highly regarded
• Current Driver’s Licence and own vehicle

What’s on Offer

• Strategic, visible role in a mission-critical sector for NSW
• Highly engaged and values-driven team environment
• Long-term career opportunity with an organisation backed by Australia’s leading superannuation investors
• Hybrid working model based in Mascot / Port Botany - mix of office and remote flexibility WFH

Apply Now

To apply or learn more about this opportunity, please contact Holly Ash at Ampersand via [e-mail], or submit your application using the link below.

This is your chance to shape the public face of one of NSW’s most important infrastructure businesses - apply now to make an impact.

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• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Do you own or have regular access to a car?

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