Director, Communications & Media Strategy

NACCHO Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

NACCHO is seeking a dynamic Director of Communications to lead strategic communications, media and public affairs, supporting advocacy and organisational reputation. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery of messaging, speeches and briefings to senior leadership and stakeholders.

You will manage branding, social media and digital initiatives to ensure consistent communications across NACCHO’s programs and campaigns, while advising the executive team on risk and

Qualifications

• Experience providing high-level communications advice to senior leadership across multiple channels.
• Ability to develop integrated communication strategies and public messaging.
• Experience managing communications risks and issues in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Public affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Speech writing

Branding

Digital engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field

Job description

NACCHO is seeking a dynamic Director of Communications to lead strategic communications, media and public affairs, supporting advocacy and organisational reputation. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery of messaging, speeches and briefings to senior leadership and stakeholders.

You will manage branding, social media and digital initiatives to ensure consistent communications across NACCHO’s programs and campaigns, while advising the executive team on risk and