Communications Account Director

vor 3 Wochen

Adelaide, Österreich Newgate Communications Pty Limited Vollzeit

Communications Account Director

The role
SEC Newgate’s Adelaide team is looking for an experienced public affair professional to work on projects that help clients make a difference. The successful candidate is likely to have come from the federal or state government (political office or department), a media organisation, a peak body or a corporate affairs function of a business. 

This role is a 12-month fixed term contract covering parental leave. As part of the SEC Newgate Communications team, you will have the opportunity to work on complex issues for government, not-for-profit and corporate clients. You will be a core team member who will help provide clients with a truly integrated solution when facing a complex communications challenge – this includes strategy development and implementation, issues management, government relations, organisational reviews, media relations, community and stakeholder engagement, market and social research and digital communications. 

We are looking for a high-performing consultant who is:

  • Understanding of the political and policy development process, communications, current affairs, and the media
  • Collaborative and adaptable: You will have a can-do attitude, flexibility and great interpersonal skills
  • Curious and proactive: Identifying innovative ideas to progress projects for clients
  • Calm and dedicated: A good sense of humour and ability to balance multiple deadlines to contribute effectively and constructively to your project teams and across multiple practice areas
  • Self-starter, able to lead projects as well as collaborate and teamwork within client teams
  • Committed to ongoing professional development
  • Can actively seek new opportunities to collaborate with consultants across SEC Newgate and identify and deliver integrated solutions
  • Is well-connected and has a strong network of South Australian contacts

Typical practical skills and experience should include:

  • 5+ years of Corporate Communications or Public Affairs background via a government, peak body, media or corporate role
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Politics or Social Science
  • A genuine and keen interest in politics, communications, current affairs, government and the media with established networks in these areas
  • Strong writing capabilities – the confidence and ability to write clearly and succinctly
  • Strong analytical skills to absorb complex and technical information and turning it into clear and concise information
  • Organisation skills – capable of setting up and adhering to your own system of structuring your work day, prioritising tasks, methodically completing regular tasks and proactive working on implementation of communications plans
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and listening skills
  • Strong networks across government, bureaucracy and/or media
  • Positive approach with a good sense of humour

About Us 
SEC Newgate Australia 
120+ People - 6 offices nationally 

As Australia’s largest full-service strategic communications firm, SEC Newgate understands the environment and helps to build a communications and engagement strategy that goes to the heart of our client’s challenges. With 6 offices nationally and a network around the world, we bring a level of trust, expertise, collaboration, and support to our clients that few others can match.  

We have extensive expertise in corporate positioning and reputation building, issues campaigning, issues management and crisis communications, and are trusted by some of Australia’s leading companies, government departments and peak bodies. 

Click here to find out more about SEC Newgate Australia 

Why SEC Newgate? 

  • We want people to thrive. We believe our people should be in the driver’s seat of their growth but within a supportive environment. We take a holistic approach to deliver better outcomesfor our clients.
  • We work on stuff that matters. We are proud to work on complex projects and issues that make a material difference to our clients and communities. This provides a stimulating and motivating environment to grow and contribute.
  • We can be flexible on how we get there but not on delivering excellence. We support a flexible work environment that gives our people opportunities to work under different arrangements. This is a joint decision with a focus on what’s needed to deliver exceptional client outcomes whilst balancing personal needs and preferences
  • We aim to think and act beyond ourselves. We strive to improve ESG outcomes for our clients and ourselves, focusing on inclusion, diversity and sustainability.
  • Connection is at the heart of our culture. We connect daily, encourage constructive and active contributions to ideas and discussions, and want to encourage genuine collaboration to deliver better outcomes for our clients. Our culture embraces a philosophy of ‘one firm firm’.
  • We’re good people to work with. Our staff and our clients tell us that they enjoy working with us. We believe that providing a nurturing and supportive environment and sharing a passion for what we can achieve, are important parts of our success.
  • We relish being ‘Glocal’. We enjoy the strength of a global vision and network co-created with a local flavour. We are empowered to shape our future and opportunities within the Australian business, whilst embracing the benefits of a global organisation

Are we a match? 

If you like the sound of what you’ve read, and feel you can contribute to our awesome team, please apply 

SEC Newgate is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, people with disabilities and people with any gender identity or sexual orientation. 

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