Hybrid Strategic Communications Lead (Water Regulation)

Sb Recruitment Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybride; AUD 154 000 - 178 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Our NSW NRAR team is seeking a Manager Strategic Communications & Engagement to lead strategic comms and engagement efforts that build public confidence in water regulation and NSW water laws. This senior role oversees a specialist team delivering media, brand, stakeholder engagement and education programmes.

You will develop and implement strategic communications, manage reputational risks, and provide expert advice to senior leaders while collaborating with government, industry, and First

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, media relations or corporate affairs.
• Ability to develop and deliver integrated communication, media, engagement and education strategies.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments across government, industry and First Nations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading teams and fostering a high‑performing culture.
• Strong project management to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated capability in media management, reputation management and strategic issue resolution.
• Ability to use data and insights to inform communication strategies.
• Knowledge of regulation, water management or public sector environments is highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.

Responsabilités

• Lead the delivery of strategic communications and engagement initiatives that build public confidence in water regulation and promote NSW water law awareness.
• Oversee a specialist communications and engagement team delivering media, brand, stakeholder engagement and education programmes.
• Develop and implement strategic communication initiatives, manage reputational risks and emerging issues, oversee digital channels.
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders on complex communication and engagement matters.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across government, industry, First Nations and the broader community to shape NRAR's public profile and messaging.
• Influence meaningful outcomes that support sustainable management of water resources across NSW.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Media relations

Corporate affairs

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Written communication

Formation

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Description du poste

Our NSW NRAR team is seeking a Manager Strategic Communications & Engagement to lead strategic comms and engagement efforts that build public confidence in water regulation and NSW water laws. This senior role oversees a specialist team delivering media, brand, stakeholder engagement and education programmes.

You will develop and implement strategic communications, manage reputational risks, and provide expert advice to senior leaders while collaborating with government, industry, and First