Slater and Gordon Lawyers exists to get people the justice they deserve, often at the hardest moments of their lives after injury, loss, or when power has been used against them. We're building a new Corporate Affairs function, and we're looking for a Head of Corporate Communications to lead the reputation strategy that carries that purpose to the people who matter our clients, our people, media, stakeholders and communities.

This is a senior, hands-on role reporting to the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. You’ll lead earned media, issues and crisis communications and make sure the story we tell externally is the same story we tell to our people. You’ll be at the forefront of a new challenge shaping how Slater and Gordon shows up not just in the news, but in AI and generative platforms. If reputation, trust and the future of earned influence interest you, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities Include

- Lead the development and implementation of Slater & • Gordon’s Corporate Communications strategy, aligned with Corporate Affairs, organisational priorities and reputation objectives.

- Provide senior communications counsel to the CCAO, CEO, ELT and senior leaders on reputation opportunities, risks, priorities and significant business matters.
- Lead integrated, AI-optimised earned media and corporate reputation strategies, building relationships with priority media and enhancing the firm’s authority, visibility and discoverability.
- Lead media strategies for major class actions, corporate announcements and high-profile matters, strengthening understanding of the firm’s legal expertise, client impact and access-to-justice contribution.
- Lead issue and crisis communications, developing frameworks, escalation protocols and coordinated responses across Legal, Risk, People & • Culture, Marketing and relevant business leaders.

- Lead the CEO and ELT media interface, identifying opportunities, preparing executives for engagements and ensuring media activity aligns with the corporate narrative and strategic direction.
- Lead the Internal Communications function, overseeing strategy, channels, editorial planning, employee communications, leadership messaging,



town halls and organisational change communications.
- Partner with Strategic Communications & • Campaigns, Marketing, People &
- Culture and Transformation to ensure consistent corporate and change narratives across internal and external channels.

- Establish effective governance, planning, prioritisation and measurement frameworks, including media performance, sentiment, message penetration, reputation outcomes and capability development.
- Lead and develop the Corporate Communications team, setting clear priorities and performance expectations while building strong cross-functional relationships and allocating resources effectively.

Role Requirements

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, public relations, corporate affairs or a related discipline, with 10+ years’ senior experience in complex, high-profile or regulated environments.
- Proven success leading corporate communications and reputation strategies, including strong corporate, business and financial media expertise and relationships.
- Extensive experience managing complex issues and crisis communications, advising CEOs and executive teams, with strong corporate, commercial and political judgement.
- Robust understanding of internal communications, employee engagement, organisational change, digital reputation, AI discoverability and the evolving role of earned media.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build high-performing teams and demonstrate integrity, discretion and resilience.

Why work for us? Slater and Gordon is a leading Australian Personal Injury law firm. Our people are passionate advocates for clients, providing a personal and caring service.

For their part, our clients value an expert, tailored service from people they can depend on.



We pride ourselves on offering accessible, world class legal services to people from all backgrounds and socio-economic circumstances. We work hard to simplify the legal process for them and provide support and guidance along the way.

At Slater and Gordon you’re exposed to varied and interesting work and the constant opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of everyday people.

Slater and Gordon employees enjoy a genuine opportunity for career development in an environment that values and recognises high performance.

If you are motivated, hardworking, and enjoy a fast-paced workplace, then consider a career with us. As a firm committed to promoting social justice, our staff value being part of an inclusive and diverse team. Candidates from all cultural backgrounds and social groups are encouraged to apply for this position.

What next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Slater and Gordon. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

At Slater and Gordon, we are committed to helping our clients unlock justice and to creating a workplace where our people can do their best work. You will join a collaborative national People team that values openness, accountability and continuous improvement.Gordon application process.

Acknowledgement of Country Slater and Gordon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples today.

Diversity + Inclusion Slater and Gordon is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. Slater and Gordon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes. We understand that everyone has different needs.

If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.

📌 Head of Corporate Communications (Melbourne)
🏢 Slater and Gordon Lawyers
📍 Melbourne