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 key corporate portfolios 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, key messages, speeches, articles and content across internal channels.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing outcomes and providing 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 to 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 initiatives.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate complex business topics into clear 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.
• Excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills, with a respectful challenge approach.

Required skills

• None explicitly listed as technical skills in the posting.

What we offer

• Targeted career development programs designed to accelerate your career.
• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements and wellbeing initiatives.
• Inclusive parental leave policy offering 18 weeks of leave, including superannuation.
• A safe and inclusive workplace focused on diversity and employee wellbeing.