Job Title:
Strategic Communications Leader
Director, Media And Communications at Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
Job Description
The role of the Director, Media and Communications is to provide strategic oversight and direction of ARENA's media, public affairs, strategic communications, and marketing functions.
This includes guiding functions embedded in business teams to find integrated strategies that drive business outcomes, amplify insights and funding opportunities, and raise awareness of ARENA's impact.
Responsibilities
* Oversee and guide strategic direction for ARENA's communications, marketing, and media functions in line with business priorities and government expectations.
* Determine communications priorities and initiatives that deliver the greatest organisational and portfolio value.
* Guide the agency's strategic narrative and thought leadership across ARENA's priorities.
* Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure integration and amplification of corporate messaging.
* Lead high-profile media and marketing initiatives that enhance ARENA's reputation, influence, and strategic clarity.
* Provide direction on issues and reputation management through proactive and responsive communications and media relations.
* Oversee and guide Strategic Communications and Marketing Managers to ensure technology-specific messaging aligns with corporate priorities and cadence.
* Develop strong relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and influential publishers to build ARENA's public media profile.
* Represent Corporate Affairs in internal forums and cross-agency working groups to support strategic planning and cohesion.
Key Opportunities
* Shape ARENA's national narrative and influence Australia's renewable energy transition through strategic media and communications leadership.
* Drive high-profile campaigns and initiatives that amplify ARENA's impact, funding opportunities, and industry thought leadership.
* Build and strengthen strategic relationships with Ministerial offices, government agencies, industry leaders, and major media outlets.
What We Are Looking For
Knowledge and Experience
* Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with counterparts in Ministerial offices, government departments, and agencies.
* Deep understanding of business-to-business marketing strategies that generate leads, activate markets, and amplify insights to drive innovation and awareness.
* Proven experience in managing media units and leading high-performing teams.
* Strong leadership capability with experience managing diverse teams in high-profile, fast-paced, and evolving environments.
Skills and Capabilities
* Ability to set and align communications and marketing strategies with organisational and government priorities.
* Skilled in identifying reputational risks and managing proactive and responsive media strategies that protect and enhance public standing.
* Proven judgement in assessing and navigating sensitive issues including timely escalation to appropriate stakeholders to ensuring coordinated responses.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to varied audiences.
Benefits
* Shape ARENA's national narrative and influence Australia's renewable energy transition through strategic media and communications leadership.
* Contribute to meaningful change and shape Australia's transition to renewable energy.
* Join a purpose-driven team where innovation thrives and your work matters.
How to Apply
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced leader to join our team. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application by following the instructions below.