• Permanent full-time
• + 5 weeks annual leave + Christmas shutdown
• + 12 RDOs
• Salary $178,472

The New South Wales Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) in association with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation New South Wales Branch (ANMF NSW Branch) seeks a Public Relations Lead to join our Campaigns and Communications team on a permanent full-time basis.

The primary purpose of the Lead - Public Relations role is to enhance the reputation and influence of the NSWNMA and its members through a variety of strategic external communications and public relations activities.

You will be working for a highly respected association and one of the strongest and largest unions nationally. We have a successful track record of being a strong advocate for our members which is evident by our year-on-year membership growth.

In this role you will:

Lead a team to ensure consistent messaging in communications and develop and coordinate political strategy in collaboration with the union’s leadership. This includes: strategic advocacy and public relations initiatives to influence policy and legislative matters, at national and state levels.

This role will draw on your:

• demonstrated experience as a strong people manager who will bring out the best of your team
• best practice project and change management to deliver continuous improvements
• strategic planning capability to develop communications and campaign plans that advance the interests of members
• collaboration capacity across internal NSWNMA teams to execute a strategy
• ability to role-model the Association’s values and work ethics
• ability to provide high-level political and strategic advice
• ability to research and map information to inform political campaigns
• a strong understanding of the political landscape and proven track record lobbying parliamentary and political staff
• ability to persuasively articulate an advocacy position via government submissions, briefing papers or direct engagement
• ability to exercise judgement and discretion within politically sensitive environments.

To be considered for this position you require:

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in communications and/or demonstrated capability from relevant experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in media, corporate affairs and/or politics.
• Demonstrated success in an organisational communications role, including effective strategic analysis and crisis management skills.
• Proven experience of managing multiple external stakeholders concurrently on a range of issues. (5) Experience managing competing interests simultaneously.
• Proven ability to deliver considered recommendations to senior leadership and successful public relations strategies.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills at all levels.

Relevant tertiary education:

• Tertiary qualifications in communications and/or demonstrated capability from relevant experience.

Desirable:

Experience in a senior external/government relations role, or a management-related field.

How to apply for this position

Click "Apply Now" to apply for this position online. Your application must briefly address each point of the selection criteria found in the Public Relations Lead position description.

NSWNMA/ANMF NSW Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fosters a diverse workplace.