Corporate Communications Manager – Agriculture | GrainGrowers

- Full‑Time, Permanent | Sydney CBD, NSW (WFH & WFO)
- Market-competitive salary package | Professional development opportunities
- Work with industry leaders in a purpose‑driven national organisation

About the Organisation

GrainGrowers is a national not‑for‑profit membership organisation representing Australian grain farmers. They exist to strengthen the profitability, sustainability and long‑term success of grain farming and empower growers through advocacy, policy influence and industry engagement. With a strong national presence, they represent growers across government, media and industry, ensuring their voice is heard in decisions shaping Australian agriculture.

About the Opportunity

This role sits at the centre of the organisation’s external engagement and communications function, with a strong focus on media engagement and day‑to‑day management of the organisation’s media presence.

Reporting to the General Manager, Strategic Communications, you will lead integrated communications and stakeholder engagement strategies while also acting as a key point of contact for media. This is a hands‑on role requiring regular interaction with journalists, proactive media outreach and responsive media management.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and deliver integrated communications and stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Lead day‑to‑day media management, including handling inbound enquiries, proactive pitching and building relationships with journalists.
- Act as a key media contact and support spokesperson preparation.
- Build and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders, partners and influencers to drive alignment and advocacy.
- Develop high‑quality communications materials including briefing notes, speeches, talking points, media releases,



video scripts and stakeholder updates.
- Support issues and reputation management, providing advice on external positioning and risk.
- Create compelling content for owned and earned channels, including articles, reports and campaign communications.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure consistent and aligned external messaging.

About You

- Demonstrated experience in media relations, communications or public affairs, with strong day‑to‑day media management exposure.
- Proven experience engaging directly with journalists, including responding to enquiries and proactive media outreach.
- Experience in government, corporate or industry association environments is highly regarded.
- Experience in or a strong understanding of the agriculture sector is essential.
- Strong experience in stakeholder and issues management within complex environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging.
- Confidence in engaging with senior leaders and representing organisations externally.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in fast‑paced environments.
- Collaborative, solutions‑focused approach.
- Proficiency in business systems, including AI and CRM platforms.

Why you’ll love this role

- Shape how Australian farmers are represented nationally.
- Work on issues that directly influence the future of agriculture.
- Be part of a respected, high‑impact industry organisation.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- A role with genuine scope to influence, lead and make your mark.

Help shape how Australia’s farmers are heard and understood in a highly visible and meaningful role.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, and people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations for your application can be arranged upon request.

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