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Account Director (Public Affairs & Communications)

Sydney, New South Wales💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-26

Core

Strategic Account Director managing complex client accounts, providing regulatory and political analysis, and leading advocacy campaigns for global companies in Australia and New Zealand.

Role type

Senior IC Account Director (Public Affairs & Communications)

Builds

Comprehensive advocacy and communications campaigns, policy papers, and strategic engagement advice

Domain

Government relations, public affairs, strategic communications, policy analysis

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Client account management, policy risk analysis, network building, strategic advisory, team leadership, project management, research and analysis, written and verbal communication, business development

Preferred skills

Understanding of Australian political landscape, experience in government/regulator/consultancy, ability to produce original content

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Identify engagement opportunities for clients, map and analyse policy risks and opportunities, build strong client relationships, oversee quality control, provide strategic regulatory and political analysis, line manage and mentor junior team members, produce original written content including policy papers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership

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