Communications Business Partner

About the role

APA is seeking a Communications Business Partner to join its Sustainability and Corporate Affairs team in Melbourne or Sydney. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications, you will partner with senior leaders across finance, strategy, technology, legal and governance to deliver strategic communications and employee‑engagement initiatives that support business performance, transformation and organisational priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with Group Executives and leadership teams to develop and deliver communication strategies aligned to divisional and enterprise‑wide priorities.
• Provide strategic communications counsel on major initiatives including technology adoption, AI enablement, employee engagement and organisational change.
• Develop compelling leadership communications such as Town Halls, executive updates, speeches, articles and content across internal channels.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing outcomes and offering constructive challenge to enhance communication effectiveness.
• Collaborate with media, digital and broader communications teams to deliver integrated, consistent messaging for internal and external audiences.
• Measure, evaluate and continuously improve communication outcomes to ensure employee understanding, engagement and alignment with APA’s strategy.

Required profile

• Significant experience in internal, corporate or strategic communications business partnering within a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to build credibility with senior executives and act as a trusted adviser on high‑profile, business‑critical initiatives.
• Strong strategic thinking with the capacity to translate complex business topics into clear, meaningful employee communications.
• Demonstrated experience supporting change, transformation, technology or organisational initiatives where stakeholder engagement is critical.
• Ability to manage competing executive priorities, navigate ambiguity and deliver outcomes in a fast‑moving environment.

Required skills

• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder‑management skills.

What we offer

• Targeted career development programs and competitive remuneration.
• Flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives and inclusive parental leave (18 weeks, including superannuation).
• A safe and inclusive workplace with a focus on employee health, safety and diversity.