Senior Crisis Communications & Strategy Lead

CyberCX; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberCX, part of Accenture, protects and defends our customers and communities by providing the most comprehensive range of cyber security professional services in the region. We’re seeking a strategic communications leader to guide crisis communications programs, engage C‑Suite audiences, and build high‑performing teams across client engagements, while delivering measurable outcomes for our customers.

Day to day you will evaluate customer needs, lead crisis communication plans, present to

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in communications or corporate affairs within a global firm, tech company, or PR agency.
• Experience handling press and media in adversarial situations is preferred.
• Ability to liaise with journalists and public relations teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic communications advice, manage stakeholders, and deliver artefacts for cyber-related crises.
• Lead crisis communications presentations to clients, including C-suite audiences.
• Contribute to engagement management and profitability of client delivery.
• Lead and coach teams to raise capability and support career progression.

Skills

Crisis communications

Stakeholder management

Tabletop exercises

Media relations

Leadership

Job description

CyberCX, part of Accenture, protects and defends our customers and communities by providing the most comprehensive range of cyber security professional services in the region. We’re seeking a strategic communications leader to guide crisis communications programs, engage C‑Suite audiences, and build high‑performing teams across client engagements, while delivering measurable outcomes for our customers.

Day to day you will evaluate customer needs, lead crisis communication plans, present to