Director, Communications & Media Strategy

Mercor; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

NACCHO is seeking a dynamic Director, Communications to lead strategic communications, media and public affairs, supporting advocacy, stakeholder engagement and organisational reputation.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery of media relations, executive communications and messaging across channels to advance NACCHO’s advocacy and leadership in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, public relations, media studies or a related field are highly desirable.
• Experience providing high-level communications advice and support to senior leadership, including developing and delivering integrated communication strategies and public messaging across multiple channels.
• Experience managing complex communications risks, issues, projects and competing priorities in dynamic and politically sensitive environments.
• A valid WWVP clearance and National Police check or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic communications advice and support to ensure messaging, campaigns, branding and engagement activities align with NACCHO’s strategic priorities and reputation.
• Lead media and public affairs activities, including media relations, media opportunities, issues management and reputational risk response.
• Prepare high‑quality speeches, public statements, correspondence and briefing materials that support NACCHO’s advocacy, leadership and stakeholder engagement objectives.
• Oversee branding, social media, digital engagement and creative content initiatives to enhance organisational visibility, stakeholder engagement and brand consistency across all communications.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Judgement

Media relations

Education

Tertiary qualifications in communications / journalism / PR / media studies

Job description

NACCHO is seeking a dynamic Director, Communications to lead strategic communications, media and public affairs, supporting advocacy, stakeholder engagement and organisational reputation.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery of media relations, executive communications and messaging across channels to advance NACCHO’s advocacy and leadership in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.