Corporate Relations Manager – Agriculture | GrainGrowers
- Full-Time, Permanent | Sydney CBD, NSW (WFH & WFO)
- Competitive salary package | Professional development opportunities
- Work with industry leaders in a purpose-driven national organisation
GrainGrowers is a national not-for-profit membership organisation representing Australian grain farmers. They exist to strengthen the profitability, sustainability and long-term success of grain farming and empower growers through advocacy, policy influence and industry engagement. With a strong national presence, they represent growers across government, media and industry, ensuring their voice is heard in decisions shaping Australian agriculture.
About the Opportunity
This role sits at the centre of GrainGrowers’ external engagement and communications function, responsible for how the organisation is represented across industry, media and key stakeholders.
Reporting to the General Manager, Strategic Communications, you will lead integrated communications and stakeholder engagement strategies that strengthen GrainGrowers’ reputation, voice and influence across the agricultural sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver integrated communications and stakeholder engagement strategies aligned to organisational priorities.
- Build and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders, partners and influencers to drive alignment and advocacy.
- Lead media engagement, including enquiries, proactive pitching and spokesperson preparation.
- Develop high-quality communications materials including briefing notes, speeches, talking points, media releases, video scripts and stakeholder updates.
- Support issues and reputation management, providing advice on external positioning and risk.
- Create compelling content for owned and earned channels, including articles, reports and campaign communications.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure consistent and aligned external messaging.
You are a confident and strategic communications professional who thrives in complex stakeholder environments and is skilled at developing external positions that leverage multiple channels and target multiple audiences.
You will bring:
- Strong experience in corporate communications, stakeholder relations, public affairs or media-related roles.
- Strong experience managing complex stakeholder and issues-driven environments.
- Experience in agriculture is highly regarded.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
- Confidence in engaging with senior leaders and representing an organisation externally.
- Strong ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments.
- A collaborative, solutions-focused approach aligned to purpose-driven work.
- An understanding of and proficiency in the use of business systems, including AI and CRM platforms.
- Shape how Australian grain growers are represented nationally.
- Work on issues that directly influence the future of agriculture.
- Be part of a respected, high-impact industry organisation.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- A role with genuine scope to influence, lead and make your mark.
If you have any questions, please contact Alyssa Long at Alyssa@beaumontpeople.com.au or 02 9093 4907 .
Beaumont People specialises in recruitment for not-for-profit organisations, including membership associations, peak bodies, and the arts. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, and people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations for your application can be arranged upon request.
