Strategic External Communications Leader

Hatch; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Payments Plus in Sydney, NSW, is seeking a Senior Communications Manager – External to shape AP+'s external voice and strengthen its position in the payments industry. You will lead external thought leadership, media relations, and content across media, events, podcasts, and executive communications, working with senior leaders to translate strategy into compelling narratives.

This role offers the opportunity to influence regulatory and industry engagement and requires strategic

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in communications or related discipline.
• Significant external, corporate or stakeholder communications experience.
• Experience building thought leadership and advising senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead external thought leadership, identify issues and opportunities for AP+.
• Manage proactive and reactive media relations and journalist outreach.
• Develop external communications materials and executive briefings.
• Collaborate with government and regulatory teams to support engagement.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Content creation

Stakeholder partnership

Job description

Australian Payments Plus in Sydney, NSW, is seeking a Senior Communications Manager – External to shape AP+'s external voice and strengthen its position in the payments industry. You will lead external thought leadership, media relations, and content across media, events, podcasts, and executive communications, working with senior leaders to translate strategy into compelling narratives.

This role offers the opportunity to influence regulatory and industry engagement and requires strategic