- Senior executive opportunity leading the Marketing and Communications team
- Ongoing Opportunity
- Sydney CBD Based
- Competitive TRP reflective of skills and experience
The Director, Marketing and Communications is responsible for leading the development, implementation and oversight of the Energy Security Corporation’s brand, communications and corporate affairs functions. The role provides strategic advice to the CEO and Executive Team and ensures that the ESC’s mandate, priorities and activities are clearly and consistently communicated to government, industry, stakeholders and the public.
The Director oversees external and internal communications, media management, digital channels and engagement activities, ensuring that the organisation’s reputation is effectively managed and that communication strategies support the ESC’s strategic objectives, statutory responsibilities and program delivery. The role leads the coordination of ministerial.
About You
To be successful in this position, you will be an experienced marketing and communications executive with a strong track record in leading a marketing and communications team in a growing and complex organisation. You will be a strong people leader with exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills. You will also be a strategic thinker and a key influencer to help the ESC delivering on their critical short-term and long-term objectives. Your technical experience will include but not be restricted to the follow focus areas:
- Strategy and Leadership
- Brand, reputation and risk management
- Corporate Affairs
- Government and ministerial liaison
- Agency and delivery oversight
- Digital and social media
Essential Requirements
- Significant experience in senior communications, marketing or corporate affairs roles, ideally in government, finance, infrastructure or energy.
- Degree qualification in marketing, communications or relevant discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
- Demonstrated success in managing external agencies to deliver integrated communications outcomes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex policy, investment, and technical issues into clear, accessible messages.
For more information read the full Role Description: Director Marketing and Communications
Who we are
The Energy Security Corporation (ESC website) is a NSW government-backed clean energy investor with a clear public mandate: to accelerate investment in large-scale storage, networks, consumer energy resources (CER) and enabling infrastructure to support a reliable and secure electricity system for New South Wales. Our role is to unlock private capital by co-investing in clean energy projects. With flexible financing tools, we help close investment gaps and move priority projects forward.
Through targeted, catalytic investment, we are accelerating the delivery of critical energy projects and securing the electricity system New South Wales needs, now and into the future.
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.
Applications close Monday March 9 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Michael Brown via michael.brown@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0418 696 254.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Michael Brown on 0418 696 254 (please mention reference number 548156).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.
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