Group Manager People and Corporate Communications

- Ongoing, Full time
- Management Service Agreement
- Location – Canberra City

Are you an experienced people leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational excellence? Do you have the capability to influence senior stakeholders, drive organisational performance and lead high-performing teams?

We are seeking a Group Manager People and Corporate Communications to lead both our people management and corporate communications functions. This is a rare leadership opportunity to play a key role in shaping workforce capability, culture, employee experience and organisational communications across the business. With a broad and influential portfolio, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to organisational performance, employee experience and long-term success.

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager People and Legal, you will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering strategic and operational people management services, industrial relations support, workforce planning initiatives and corporate communications activities across the ActewAGL Joint Venture (including Evoenergy).

You will provide leadership across a broad portfolio, including the following.

People leadership and strategy

- Leading a team of people management professionals delivering HR and industrial relations advice and support.
- Building organisational capability through leadership development, succession planning and talent management initiatives.
- Driving workforce planning to ensure the organisation has the skills and capabilities required today and into the future.
- Leading workforce transformation and change management, [JB1.1]and the adoption of new technologies and AI-enabled ways of working.
- Developing strategies to attract, engage and retain critical talent.




- Strengthening employment relations and leading enterprise bargaining strategy and planning.
- Providing effective reporting and escalation of people management matters to executive and board stakeholders.

Corporate communications

- Leading the Corporate Communications team and overseeing internal communication channels, including the intranet, digital communications and organisation-wide messaging.
- Supporting executive and leadership communications, including major organisational updates and strategic roadshows.
- Managing stakeholder and media communications in partnership with business leaders.
- Coordinating responses to government ministerials, questions on notice and executive briefing materials.
- Supporting major internal and external corporate events.

Please refer to the position description attached to this advertisement for a detailed overview of the role and responsibilities.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience leading people management functions within a complex operational environment.
- Strong industrial relations expertise and experience managing complex employment matters.
- Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders on performance management, employee relations, organisational change and workforce matters.
- Experience leading programs,



projects and organisational transformation initiatives.
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to think strategically while delivering operational outcomes.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at executive level.
- A leadership style that promotes accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and organisational value.

Apply now

If you are a strategic, commercially minded people leader with strong communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, log onto our recruitment portal and submit your cover letter and resume outlining the experience, qualifications, and capabilities you can bring to the role.

For any questions about the role, please contact Caroline Rumble on 0451 682 647. For any questions about the application process, please contact Macy Dkhar via email to [email protected]

Closing Date – 28 October 2026

Why Join ActewAGL?

With a broad and influential portfolio, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to organisational performance, employee experience and long-term success.

As an organisation, we’re committed to supporting our people with:

- Ongoing professional development and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Discounted gym memberships and free annual flu vaccinations
- On-site physiotherapy and wellness resources
- Income protection up to 3 years
- Reward and recognition programs

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace a diverse, inclusive, and respective culture, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds – and encourage applications regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability.

📌 Group Manager People and Corporate Communications (Canberra)
🏢 ActewAGL Distribution
📍 Canberra