Communications Director, Australia Sector

QinetiQ is a global defence and security company and employs more than 8500 people in around 60 locations across the world.

We have a unique depth and breadth of expertise across the product and systems lifecycle, helping our customers to create, test and use capability. Our world leading expertise in science, technology and engineering is critical to our customers’ mission in responding to the threat environment they are facing.

Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn. Globally QinetiQ has four Sectors, one of which is the ‘Australia Sector’’. The Australia Sector has more than 1,200 employees operating across four countries, namely Australia, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom.

We are pleased to welcome applications for a new role within the Australia Sector. 

Reporting to the Australia Sector Chief Executive, as our Communications Director you will lead the Communications Function and provide strategic communications support to the Chief Executive and leadership team whilst also leading on the development and planning of internal and external communications and marketing activities across the Sector.

In terms of location, this role may be based from Adelaide, Canberra or Melbourne to suit you.

When it comes to the specific responsibilities of this key role, you will make your impact through:

• Development and execution of an Australia Sector Communications Strategy that builds, protects and enhances reputation across the multi-national, Australia Sector markets
• Provision of strategic leadership to the Communications Function; fostering a supportive working environment and one which enables employees to thrive and perform
• Provision of input into the strategic business planning process to ensure appropriate resources are in place to deliver the Communications strategy
• Management of the design and implementation of communications processes
• Development and delivery of an innovative internal communications program
• Collaboration with and support of Group (HQ) communications efforts to communicate relevant Australia Sector information to investors and leverage news-flow to employees and global stakeholders
• Management of Australia Sector relationships with key external stakeholders in the media
• Establishment of proactive approach to issues and crisis management
• ffective management of the Communications budget and resources
• embership of the global Communications leadership team via the QinetiQ Communications Council

As our ideal applicant, you will present with:

• Substantial experience in corporate communications and/or marketing gained either within the Defence Industry or an ASX Listed company in Australia underpinned by relevant tertiary qualifications
• Demonstrated expertise in communications strategy development and execution
• Demonstrated ability to lead high performing, geographically dispersed teams
• A strong understanding of campaign management in a corporate or political environment
• Demonstrated practical knowledge and experience in issues and crisis management
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong relationship building abilities with both internal and external stakeholders

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be eligible for Australian Defence security clearance.

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Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career.   You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Some of our benefits include:

• Individual Professional development allowance
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Flexible work
• Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Annual incentive scheme
• Complimentary salary continuance insurance
• Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
• Relaxed dress code

As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.