Director, Strategic Public Engagement

ASIO; Australia; On-site; AUD 162,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

TS-PA clearance allowance

15.4% superannuation

Additional leave

Flexible work arrangements

Study assistance

Diversity networks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) seeks a Director, Public Engagement Capability to lead ASIO's public affairs and engagement framework. You will guide senior leaders, distill complex issues into clear narratives, and manage high-stakes communications with credibility and integrity.

You will design and deliver training for senior leaders, supporting media conferences, committee hearings, and strategic presentations in a fast-paced, security-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the Australian media landscape and parliamentary processes.
• Ability to design and deliver high‑level media training and coaching programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Uplift ASIO's senior executive leadership communication capability.
• Lead development and delivery of stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Establish partnerships across domestic and international stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice on communication styles to senior leadership.
• Develop coaching schedules to enhance public communications.

Skills

Public affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Media training

Executive coaching

Leadership

Communication

Policy communication

Crisis communications

Education

Presentation skills

Training and executive coaching

Public affairs and government relations

Stakeholder engagement and management

Journalism

Job description

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) seeks a Director, Public Engagement Capability to lead ASIO's public affairs and engagement framework. You will guide senior leaders, distill complex issues into clear narratives, and manage high-stakes communications with credibility and integrity.

You will design and deliver training for senior leaders, supporting media conferences, committee hearings, and strategic presentations in a fast-paced, security-focused environment.