About Our Client
Our client is an innovative organisation driving collaboration across the water sector and government to deliver meaningful infrastructure and policy change. As a leader in the Customer, Community & External Affairs Division, this role supports the Managing Director's (MD) Accord—a transformative initiative that aligns multiple stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes. Located in Docklands with onsite parking, our client promotes flexibility and collaboration, offering a dynamic environment where your strategic vision and operational expertise will shape industry-wide impact.
About The Role
As the Manager, Accord Strategic Communications & Engagement, you will report to the Senior Manager, Office of the Accord, and play a pivotal role in crafting and executing next-generation communications and engagement strategies. You will lead strategic initiatives that unify messaging, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver alignment across five diverse organisations within the Accord. This role demands a versatile leader who can balance high-level strategy with day-to-day execution, ensuring consistency, alignment, and impactful engagement outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
... - Develop and implement the MD's Accord Strategic Communications and Engagement Plan to achieve shared objectives.
- Lead integrated communications and engagement efforts across five Accord Water Corporations and diverse stakeholder groups.
- Manage relationships with government, regulators, and senior executives to influence decision-making and advocate for the Accord's priorities.
- Facilitate alignment across five communications teams, ensuring consistent messaging and collaborative approaches.
- Drive strategic discussions and deliver key outcomes for milestone events, including the MD's Accord session in February 2025.
- Oversee team performance, mentoring, and resource planning while fostering a positive and integrated team culture.
- Provide expert advice on navigating political and regulatory landscapes, advocating for infrastructure and policy outcomes.
- Monitor risk and compliance, ensuring seamless operations and adherence to organisational objectives.
- Manage budgets effectively and provide solutions-oriented leadership to drive project success.
Desirables
- Demonstrated experience working autonomously and influencing at senior executive and MD levels.
- Proven success in achieving consensus across diverse teams with differing organizational cultures.
- A strategic and hands-on approach to communications, with the ability to switch between big-picture thinking and tactical execution.
- Strong presence and the ability to work across multiple sites and environments with versatility and confidence.
- Expertise in stakeholder management, building trust across government and private sectors.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Engagement, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Extensive experience leading strategic communications and engagement projects within government or the water sector.
Applicants are encouraged to apply by Friday the 6th of December at midday. If you are interested in roles of this nature and would like me to keep you in mind for this kind of opportunity, please don’t hesitate in applying even if this isn’t quite the right fit. This role is ideal for candidates available for an immediate start.
