Senior Manager, Media and Corporate Affairs

CDC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDC Academy

CDC Day

Parental Leave

Volunteer Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CDC Data Centres is seeking a Senior Manager, Media & Corporate Affairs to lead strategic media, communications and corporate affairs initiatives that strengthen CDC's brand, reputation and license to operate. This role can be based in Melbourne, Canberra or Sydney and leads a passionate, collaborative team.

You will provide strategic advisory to executives, manage external media relations, and drive messaging across major announcements and sustainability initiatives, reporting to the CEO's

Qualifications

• Significant experience in media relations, corporate affairs or public relations in complex environments.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear messages for diverse audiences.
• Strong judgement, discretion and ability to manage competing deadlines and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a proactive media and corporate affairs strategy aligned to CDC's objectives and reputation priorities.
• Lead external media relations, including media enquiries, press materials and journalist relationships.
• Provide strategic advice to executives on communications and external positioning.

Skills

Media relations

Public relations

Crisis communications

Executive advisory

Job description

• Mark your mark in this exciting opportunity to work at Australia's leading data centre provider
• Lead CDC's external media and corporate affairs strategy, engagement and execution.
• Join a passionate and collaborative team, this role can be based out of Melbourne, Canberra or Sydney

• Mark your mark in this exciting opportunity to work at Australia's leading data centre provider
• Lead CDC's external media and corporate affairs strategy, engagement and execution.
• Join a passionate and collaborative team, this role can be based out of Melbourne, Canberra or Sydney

About us:

Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia's leading operator of sovereign, secure, world-class data centre facilities.

Our facilities are designed to be secure, efficient, and sustainable - using bets in class technology that minimises environmental impact while keeping critical services running reliably. CDC data centres are 100% backed by renewable energy, utilise closed loop cooling with very little water use and is net zero carbon emissions. We lead the industry in our care for local communities and sensitivity in the location and design of our data centres.

Headquartered in Canberra with multiple facilities in the ACT, NSW, VIC and New Zealand, CDC's diversified operations provide secure data centre configurations that support co-location, containerised and hyperscale compute environments with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.

At CDC we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone's unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities.

Our people are committed, tenacious and meticulous in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow.

About the role:

The Senior Manager, Media and Corporate Affairs is responsible for leading the development and execution of strategic media, communications and corporate affairs initiatives that strengthen and protect CDC's brand, reputation and license to operate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a proactive media and corporate affairs strategy aligned to CDC's business objectives, growth agenda and reputation priorities
• Lead external media relations, including media enquiries, press materials, briefing notes, spokesperson preparation and relationship management with key journalists and industry media.
• Provide strategic advice to executives and senior leaders on communications, reputation management, issues handling and external positioning.
• Support the development of corporate messaging and narratives across major announcements, operational milestones, customer stories, sustainability initiatives, infrastructure developments and business change.
• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of CDC's participation in corporate affairs forums, including conferences, panels and speaking engagements, and prepare high-quality briefing materials and messaging to support executive representation.

About you:

This role is ideal for a candidate with significant experience in media relations, corporate affairs, public relations in a complex corporate infrastructure, government or regulated environment. If you have had strong experience in developing communications strategies that support executive priorities we would love to speak to you.

Desirable Experience:

• Strong understanding of the Australian and New Zealand media landscape and proven ability to build credible relationships with journalists and external stakeholders.
• Highly developed writing, editing and storytelling capability, with the ability to translate complex technical or operational information into clear, compelling messages
• Strong judgement, discretion and ability to operate calmly under pressure while managing competing deadlines and stakeholder expectations.
• Demonstrated capability in crisis communications, issues management and executive advisory support.

Essential:

Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 Security Clearance.

Benefits, Trainings and Offerings:

• CDC Academy: Enhance your professional development by enrolling in specialised training courses that will help you develop your skills and thrive in your career.
• CDC Day: An additional day of paid leave dedicated to nurturing your health and well being
• Parental Leave: Inclusive and above legislative tenure of parental leave entitlements to help you care for your family
• Volunteer Leave: Make a meaningful difference with 2 days of volunteering leave for any cause or charity of your choice
• Employee Assistance Program: Be confident that you and your family are supported with access to our comprehensive employee assistance program

Closing Date: 11.59pm Sunday 6th September 2026