Job Description

Lead national communications strategy for a purpose-driven organisation with real influence

• Be the voice behind a national mission | Shape strategy and impact
• Lead high-profile projects with government, industry, and partners
• Hybrid working, flexibility, and a values-led team culture

Location: 5km from Adelaide CBD/Hybrid

Role Highlights
This is your chance to take ownership of a communications function that is central to influence and change at a national level. Reporting to the Director of Policy, Communications and Strategic Engagement, you will design and deliver the strategies that ensure the organisation is seen, heard, and trusted by its most important audiences. You will lead projects end to end, manage a small team, and have the opportunity to elevate a cause that matters.

Organisation
Our client is a respected national not-for-profit with a clear mission: to create a stronger, more resilient future for Australia. They unite government, industry, research, and communities to tackle big issues, using evidence, partnerships, and campaigns that inspire action.

With purpose and collaboration at the heart of their culture, this is an organisation where your work genuinely makes a difference. You will join a supportive team environment that values growth, integrity, and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the communications strategy that drives visibility and influence
• Lead major projects and campaigns, managing them from concept through to delivery
• Build a strong media profile and manage multi-channel digital communications
• Shape messaging that resonates with government, industry, and community audiences
• Mentor and support team members, creating a collaborative and creative culture
• Contribute to organisational strategy, planning, and reporting

Candidate Profile
You are a communications professional who thrives on delivering strategy, leading projects, and creating impact. You bring credibility, adaptability, and the confidence to engage at all levels, from government stakeholders to community partners.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Strong experience in communications, corporate affairs, or strategic engagement
• Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives at once
• A record of building and delivering communications strategies that achieve results
• Excellent writing, messaging, and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to lead and support others, with a collaborative leadership style
• A passion for purpose-driven work and a values-led approach

What’s on Offer
This role offers the scope to truly shape communications at a national level. You will be working on issues that matter, alongside talented people who share your drive for impact. Flexible hybrid working, supportive leadership, and the chance to make your mark on a national mission all make this an opportunity worth considering.

Apply
If this sounds like you, please send your resume by clicking apply on the link below. The reference number for this role is LW61244. Alternatively, please call Lynsey White on 0435769858 for a confidential discussion.