Head of Corporate Affairs - Associate Director, City of Port Phillip

Head of Corporate Affairs– Associate Director As the Head of Corporate Affairs at EY Oceania, you will be pivotal in developing, enhancing, and protecting EY’s corporate reputation among key stakeholders. Your primary responsibilities include managing the Corporate and Public Affairs functions within the Strategic Communications team, focusing on advocacy, stakeholder management, public affairs, and media engagement. You will provide strategic communications direction to inform CEO and Deputy CEO positioning in the market, drive EY’s strategic positioning on economic issues impacting Australia and the region, and support the executive profiling of the EY Oceania Chief Economist.

Your Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute EY Oceania’s Corporate strategy aligning closely with the firm’s commercial objectives to promote and protect the firm’s reputation and mitigate risk.

Work with Public Policy and EY Oceania’s Government and Health Services Leader to develop and enhance relationships with key stakeholders across EY’s landscape including government departments, ministerial offices, regulators; media and key professional services stakeholders.

Drive EY’s economics narrative and continue to elevate the Oceania Chief Economist positioning within the Australian market.

Oversee CEO and Deputy CEO communication strategies to positively position reputation in the market.

Expand EY’s leverage of political intelligence to inform stakeholders across the firm on key strategic issues including reform.

Manage EY’s reputation in high‑profile political or industry forums including Senate Inquiries.

Manage direct reports.

Skills And Attributes For Success

Proven experience in strategic communications or public affairs leadership roles with a track record of successfully shaping executive narratives and influencing stakeholders.

Ability to build consensus and influence at the most senior levels within an organisation.

Demonstrable experience in developing and executing engagement strategies throughout transformation periods and engaging with executive leadership as a trusted advisor.

Experience in building, fostering and managing high‑performing teams.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft messages that resonate with diverse audiences.

High level relationship management and interpersonal skills, including appreciating the nuances of the Executive Leadership Team, their networks and relationships at a deep level.

Proof‑reading, sub‑editing and advice on level content.

Ability to maintain high level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion.

Desirable Skills And Attributes

Strong understanding of the full potential of the Chief Economist’s role to drive organisational strategy and positioning.

Personal brand management and promotion.

High level strategic communications thinking.

Understanding of social media, video and digital platforms.

What We Offer You

Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences com/au/careerdevelopment

Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family‑friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender‑neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

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