Executive Director, Corporate Affairs: Communications Leader

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 290,000 - 355,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking an Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, to provide strategic leadership across communications, media, digital and stakeholder engagement. This role, based in Parramatta, is a six‑month maternity leave cover and reports to the Deputy Secretary, Strategic Policy, Science and Engagement.

You will lead a broad corporate affairs function, advise senior officials, manage reputational risk, and coordinate high‑profile

Qualifications

• Extensive senior leadership experience across strategic communications, media, digital and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to provide authoritative strategic advice to senior executives and lead communications responses to complex issues.
• Exceptional judgement to anticipate and manage reputational risks in a dynamic political environment.
• Proven track record building trusted relationships across government, industry, communities and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications, media, digital, social media, marketing and stakeholder engagement functions.
• Provide executive leadership during emerging issues and crises; coordinate timely and accurate communications.
• Advise the Secretary and Executive Leadership Team on strategic communications responses.
• Develop and strengthen relationships across government, industry and community sectors.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic communications

Media engagement

Digital media

Social media

Stakeholder engagement

Crisis communications

Relationship building

Education

Communications degree or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking an Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, to provide strategic leadership across communications, media, digital and stakeholder engagement. This role, based in Parramatta, is a six‑month maternity leave cover and reports to the Deputy Secretary, Strategic Policy, Science and Engagement.

You will lead a broad corporate affairs function, advise senior officials, manage reputational risk, and coordinate high‑profile