Director, Executive & External Affairs
Core
Senior leader providing enterprise leadership across the Office of the CEO, organisational strategy, government relations, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications for Australia's national opera company.
Role type
Director, Executive & External Affairs (Senior IC)
Builds
Coordinated action and measurable outcomes for the CEO's strategic priorities; strengthened institutional position and reputation for Opera Australia.
Domain
Performing Arts / Public Sector / Government Relations
Required skills
Strategic thinking and execution, Government relations, Public affairs, Policy analysis, Strategic communications, Stakeholder engagement, Team leadership, Political judgement, Commercial acumen, Relationship building
Preferred skills
Experience in the arts or cultural sector, Understanding of Australia's cultural policy environment
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Advise the CEO and Executive Team on organisational priorities and strategy; Lead the Office of the CEO to translate decisions into action; Drive organisation-wide strategic initiatives; Lead government relations and advocacy strategy; Strengthen institutional position and reputation; Monitor external policy and funding environments.
Seniority
Director, Executive Team level
