We have a rare opportunity to lead corporate affairs, stakeholder engagement and communications for an independent, not-for-profit organisation with a genuinely national profile, and a reputation for progressive programs with global reach.

The Organisation

Our client is a small, agile and high-performing social change company on a mission to shape healthier attitudes and behaviours across the Australian community. It’s an organisation where ideas drive impact, and where your work will be visible at the highest levels, well beyond the walls of the office.

The Opportunity

Working directly with the CEO, you’ll shape how the organisation engages with government, industry, contributors and the community, protecting and enhancing its reputation while positioning it as a genuine partner of choice.

It’s a rare blend of strategy and hands-on delivery. One day you might be preparing a Board briefing or engaging federal and state government stakeholders; the next, shaping a media story or steering a digital campaign with agency partners who operate as a true extension of the team.

What You’ll Do

- Lead an annual planning process to deliver an cutting-edge Corporate Affairs plan, aligned to the organisation’s broader strategy
- Build and nurture trusted relationships with government, industry, contributors and community stakeholders
- Prepare compelling corporate communications, from media materials to stakeholder briefings, matched to audience and channel




- Own the corporate social media strategy and channels, monitoring sentiment and safeguarding brand reputation
- Design and deliver programs and partnerships that strengthen stakeholder relationships
- Prepare Board and Committee papers, and support broader governance and risk reporting
- Support the CEO in implementing the organisation’s business plan and strategy

What You’ll Bring

- Substantial experience in corporate affairs, communications or public affairs
- Political awareness and the credibility to engage confidently with government, industry and community leaders
- Strong issues-management instincts and experience briefing senior executives
- A track record of managing agency and supplier partners as an extension of your own team
- Hands-on digital capability and corporate social media experience
- A self-starter’s mindset: organised, detail-oriented and equally effective solo or in a team
- Tertiary qualifications in communications, public affairs or a related field, and a willingness for occasional interstate travel

What’s On Offer

- Purpose-driven work with visible, measurable community impact
- A diverse mix of campaigns and initiatives delivered nationally
- A genuine leadership role with direct access to the CEO and Board
- Competitive remuneration and attractive not-for-profit salary packaging
- Hybrid working arrangements

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📌 Corporate Affairs Director (Melbourne)
🏢 the human
📍 Melbourne