Director, Corporate Affairs - ANZ & NZ Growth

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Sydney seeks a Director of Corporate Affairs ANZ to lead an integrated agenda across Australia and New Zealand, balancing mature, heavily regulated markets with high-growth opportunities. You will shape policy, government relations and media strategy while partnering with ANZ leadership to drive reputation, risk management and sustainable growth.

The role requires 12+ years in Corporate Affairs, a commercial mindset and senior influence with government, regulators

Qualifications

• Corporate affairs breadth: breadth across communications, public affairs, regulatory and issues management.
• Commercial mindset: connects reputation and policy priorities to business growth.
• Experience leading advocacy projects.
• Senior influence: credible adviser to senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Previous experience working with Managing Directors and above.
• Experience: 12+ years in Corporate Affairs, Communications or Public Affairs, ideally in ANZ and a regulated consumer environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the integrated Corporate Affairs agenda across ANZ.
• Lead engagement with government, regulators and industry bodies on policy priorities affecting the business.
• Shape the external environment to support business growth, building relationships with government and key stakeholders on priority issues.
• Lead media relations and corporate storytelling across Australia and New Zealand.
• Lead local issues and crisis management, ensuring rapid response and escalation to regional leadership.
• Serve as a strategic adviser to ANZ leadership on reputation, policy, risk and growth opportunities.
• Manage the ANZ Corporate Affairs budget, agency partners and priorities.

Skills

Corporate affairs leadership

Regulatory & public policy

Advocacy project leadership

Executive stakeholder management

Job description

Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Sydney seeks a Director of Corporate Affairs ANZ to lead an integrated agenda across Australia and New Zealand, balancing mature, heavily regulated markets with high-growth opportunities. You will shape policy, government relations and media strategy while partnering with ANZ leadership to drive reputation, risk management and sustainable growth.

The role requires 12+ years in Corporate Affairs, a commercial mindset and senior influence with government, regulators