Senior Corporate Communications Lead

About the role

The Senior Corporate Communications Lead will act as a strategic advisor within the Strategic Communications Department of Hume City Council, providing high‑level communications counsel to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, Mayor and Councillors.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Coordinator, Corporate Communications in delivering strategic communications for senior leaders and elected officials.
• Develop strategic messaging, corporate narratives and integrated internal and external communications for major initiatives and sensitive matters.
• Lead reputational risk assessments and design mitigation plans across organisational projects and issues.
• Provide high‑level advice on politically sensitive, complex or high‑risk communications matters.
• Support strategic media planning and proactive storytelling to strengthen Council’s reputation.
• Coordinate high‑risk media responses, statements and messaging for complex issues.
• Act as a trusted communications advisor and business partner across assigned portfolios.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide Communications and Media Advisors, fostering a collaborative team culture.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering integrated communications strategies, campaigns and plans within a complex organisation or political environment.
• Proven ability to provide high‑level strategic communications advice on complex, high‑risk or politically sensitive issues.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills with senior leaders.

Required skills