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 current Corporate Affairs function, and we're looking for a Head of Strategic Communications & Campaigns to help shape the narrative, content and campaigns that bring that purpose to life.

This is a senior, hands-on role reporting to the Chief Corporate Affairs Office. You’ll own strategic communications, integrated campaigns, executive and transformation communications and research, with an opportunity to lead our thinking on how AI reshapes content, audience insights and the way we tell stories. If you want to lead work that connects strategy, narrative and evidence, and help build a function rather than inherit one, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Lead the development and implementation of Slater & Gordon’s Strategic Communications & Campaigns strategy, aligned with Corporate Affairs, organisational, reputation, advocacy and growth priorities
- Translate corporate strategy into integrated, evidence-led and audience-centred campaigns that deliver measurable reputation, influence, engagement, advocacy and business outcomes.
- Lead digital communications, owned content and multimedia storytelling, incorporating innovative, accessible and AI-enabled approaches and partnering with Marketing where priorities intersect.
- Develop and maintain the corporate narrative, including message architecture, proof points and audience-specific communications, ensuring consistency across all channels and stakeholder interactions.
- Lead strategic communications for major transformation and change initiatives, developing compelling narratives, leadership messaging and communication approaches that support understanding and alignment.
- Partner with the CCAO and CEO to develop executive thought leadership, including speeches, opinion pieces, presentations, articles, executive messages and digital content.
- Provide senior strategic communications advice to the CEO, ELT and business leaders, supporting clear,



credible and consistent communication of organisational priorities and change.
- Lead consumer, audience and stakeholder research and translate insights into campaign strategy, messaging, advocacy priorities and executive decision-making.
- Establish governance, planning, measurement and evaluation frameworks to assess campaign effectiveness and optimise communications, content and stakeholder outcomes.
- Lead and develop the Strategic Communications & Campaigns team, fostering a high-performing culture, allocating resources effectively and building strong cross-functional relationships.

Role Requirements

- Significant senior experience (10+ years) in strategic communications, corporate affairs, integrated campaigns or executive communications within complex organisations, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications.
- Proven ability to develop and activate corporate narratives, message architecture and high-impact executive communications.
- Strong experience leading multi-channel campaigns, digital content and multimedia storytelling, informed by audience research and stakeholder insights.
- Exceptional writing and editorial skills, including experience supporting CEOs and senior leaders with speeches, thought leadership and strategic communications.
- Strong strategic judgement, leadership and collaboration skills, with experience managing teams, agencies and cross-functional projects in complex stakeholder environments, underpinned by initiative, resilience, discretion and commercial awareness.

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 professional 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.

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 Strategic Communications and Campaigns (Melbourne)
🏢 Slater and Gordon Lawyers
📍 Melbourne