Director Media and Communications
About The Role
Reporting to the General Manager Communications, the Director Media and Communications is responsible for executing Australian Energy Producers’ corporate communications and media strategy. Working in close collaboration with the Policy team, this role will lead the member and corporate communications and media relations team to disseminate accurate and timely information, drive engagement and awareness of the industry sector’s role and the criticality of gas in delivering the new net zero economy.
This role will work closely with Australian Energy Producers senior leadership team and external providers to ensure communications and media engagement is delivered effectively and influences key decision makers to achieve positive outcomes for the industry and the community as a whole.
Responsibilities include:
- Ensure the effective execution of the communications strategy and monitoring of the effectiveness of Australian Energy Producers communications activities.
- Provide leadership and direction in the execution of corporate communications including supporting the effective communication of policy submissions and research.
- Actively drive the timely and accurate drafting of speeches, presentations, publications, press releases, op eds and other content.
- Maintain oversight of the dissemination of corporate communications materials and consistency of message across all communications platforms.
- Maintain effective relations with members in order to generate news and content that is informative and value adding for our members.
- Work with the Australian Energy Producers leadership team to ensure media communications are engaging and influence key stakeholders, including government, industry and other organisations.
- Establish and maintain critical press and publicity stakeholder relations.
- Proactively monitor media relations, activities and any emerging issues.
- Ensure, at all times, Australian Energy Producers has as a central media contact, including after hours and weekends
- As necessary, act as the primary media contact for Australian Energy Producers in relation to news and media releases.
- Proactively work with the Policy and Events teams to plan and execute the media and communications activities for the Australian Energy Producers’ annual conference.
- Maintain currency on news and current affairs and their impact on Australian Energy Producers.
- Oversee the daily, timely distribution of media monitoring.
- Provide leadership to the team that encourages, motivates and provides opportunities for development; manage individual team member performance.
- Contribute to work programs of the Corporate Affairs Committee and the Board as required.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, public relations, or related discipline.
- Extensive experience working as a journalist, media communications specialist or similar.
- Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience as a corporate communications specialist.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing high quality written communications, speeches, editorial, newsletters and other relevant communications.
- Experience in public affairs, government relations or cross-function communications
- Proven track record of successfully managing media campaigns and securing positive media coverage.
- Demonstrated experience in crafting media communications and working directly with the media to deliver organisation communications.
- A solid understanding of media and network of media contacts
- Proven ability in media crisis management
- Ability to manage high-volume programs of work with multiple stakeholders and across different audiences.
Desirable
- Experience in media relations and corporate communication, in the oil and gas, energy, or resources sectors.
- Experience working across different geographical jurisdictions.
We welcome your application in the form of a cover letter highlighting your experience and interest along with a detailed CV.
For enquiries, please contact [email protected]
Note:
1. Applications will be reviewed regularly so we encourage you not to delay your application.
2. The preferred applicant will be required to complete employment verification checks, including a national police check before progressing to any offer of employment.
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Senior Media Advisor
About The Role
Reporting to the Director Media and Communication, the Senior Media Advisor is responsible for implementing comprehensive media relations strategies that enhance Australian Energy Producers’ reputation and effectively communicates key messages to stakeholders.
The position contributes to the development and delivery of integrated communication and media strategies, supporting Australian Energy Producers’ advocacy on behalf of our members.
This role presents an exciting opportunity to be at the centre of some of the most important conversations of our time – energy security and reliability in a net zero economy.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and execute media plans aligned with the organisation’s strategic priorities.
- Contribute to issues management and crisis communication planning and readiness.
- Monitor industry trends, news and industry activities to proactively shape media strategies and manage issues.
- Manage and deliver Australian Energy Producers’ media releases, responses and opinion editorials in collaboration with organisation leaders.
- Manage and deliver Australian Energy Producers’ trade media responses and article contributions.
- Act as a contact for media including out-of-hours and on weekends.
- Create and maintain media kits and communication materials to support the media program.
- Manage media interviews and press conferences.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with relevant media outlets and reporters.
- Manage and distribute Australian Energy Producers’ daily media summaries, reports, transcripts and clips.
- Provide media and communication support for the annual conference.
- Assist in managing various database and CRM systems relevant to media and communications.
- Monitor and measure the impact of media strategies, providing regular reports on key performance indicators.
- Use data and insights to refine and improve media approaches over time.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of corporate communications including speeches, presentations, publications, newsletters, campaigns and other content.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, public relations, or related discipline.
- Experience in media relations and corporate communication, preferably in the oil and gas, energy or resources sectors.
- Proven track record of successfully managing media campaigns and securing positive media coverage.
- Demonstrated experience in crafting media communications and working directly with the media to deliver organisation communications.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage high-volume programs of work with multiple stakeholders and across different audiences.
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
- Highly developed interpersonal and advisory skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Creative thinking and the ability to generate innovative content ideas.
- Strong analytical skills.
Desirable:
- A strong network of media contacts from national, state and regional media including those covering the resources sector.
- Experience working in the oil and gas, energy or resources sectors.
- Experience working across different geographical jurisdictions.
- Crisis communication.
We welcome your application in the form of a cover letter highlighting your experience and interest along with a detailed CV.
For enquiries, please contact [email protected]
Note:
1. Applications will be reviewed regularly so we encourage you not to delay your application.
2. The preferred applicant will be required to complete employment verification checks, including a national police check before progressing to any offer of employment.
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Finance Manager
About The Role
Reporting to the General Manager Corporate, the Finance Manager is responsible for all aspects of the financial planning, budgeting, risk management, cash flow analysis and management reporting for Australian Energy Producers. This role will support the organisation by identifying ways to manage costs efficiently in line with accounting principles and practices.
The Finance Manager is responsible for the transactional accounting activities to ensure the efficient and effective management of Accounts Payable and Receivable and other activities impacting upon the financial performance and reporting of Australian Energy Producers.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Establishing and maintaining effective financial controls and systems, including GL, preparing journals and reconciliations, internal charging, control and suspense accounts, period-end, and year-end processes.
- Maintaining the financial accounts and general ledger system and supporting the budgeting process.
- Oversee, and as required action, data entry across different software platforms.
- Producing monthly financial management reports, P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements.
- Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining internal financial policies and procedures.
- Ensuring AEP’s compliance with statutory requirements including Payroll Tax, Superannuation, FBT and BAS lodgements including the preparation of tax lodgements.
- Supporting the internal and external audit function.
- Analysing and reporting on operational performance variances to budget.
- Providing analysis and advice and assisting with the preparation of Board reports.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role
- Highly developed experience with Xero or similar financial systems
- Tertiary qualifications in business, commerce, accountancy or related discipline.
- Membership of Australian Society of CPAs or Chartered Institute of Accountants, or equivalent.
- Highly developed skills to analyse, interpret, reconcile, forecast, budget and communicate financial information to make informed business decisions.
- In-depth knowledge of, and skills using, computer-based office systems, including Office365, spreadsheeting, and database software.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills allied to practical judgement.
- High-level verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills.
- Interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with people at all levels.
- Well-developed priority-setting skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Knowledge of financial reporting in a member organisation (Desirable)
We welcome your application in the form of a cover letter highlighting your experience and interest along with a detailed CV.
For enquiries, please contact [email protected]
Note:
1. Applications will be reviewed regularly so we encourage you not to delay your application.
2. The preferred applicant will be required to complete employment verification checks including a national police check, before progressing to any offer of employment.
Employer questions