General Manager Strategic Communications
General Manager Strategic Communications
Posted
27-Jun-2025
Location
Sydney - CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs
Sector
Associations & Memberships
Salary
Work Type
Permanent
Reference
3933794
General Manager Strategic Communications
– GrainGrowers
With Australian grain farmers at the heart of what they do, GrainGrowers is a Not-for-Profit organisation dedicated to promoting the sustainability and profitability of the Australian grain industry. Through embracing innovation and focusing on policy, advocacy and member engagement, GrainGrowers is committed to cultivating a dynamic ecosystem of ideas to effectively tackle emerging and future challenges and providing a compelling portfolio of activities and resources for members across Australia.
Values
Integrity | Teamwork | Passion | Accountability
About the Role
Reporting to the CEO, the General Manager - Strategic Communications will lead a talented and motivated team to shape how GrainGrowers engages with growers, media, and the wider community. You will build on strong existing foundations, enhancing strategy, refining messaging, and streamlining processes to ensure communications are relevant and aligned with organisational objectives.
The General Manager - Strategic Communications will bring a deep understanding of agriculture and a keen insight into what matters to growers and stakeholders, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling messages across multiple channels.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have:
Please apply using the APPLY NOW via this website.
The closing date for applications is 5pm Wednesday 16th July – however, applications will be reviewed as received so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note only applications submitted through the application portal will be considered.
To request more information regarding this exciting position, please reach out to us at executivesearch@beaumontpeople.com.au
Beaumont People has been retained to recruit for this position on behalf of GrainGrowers. Please direct all enquiries to Jo Brown or Anannya Jain.
At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
- Shape and deliver strategic communications that engage and inspire Australia’s grain growers and rural communities
- Join a forward thinking, values led organisation committed to innovation, collaboration, and impact
- Mentor and develop a talented team, nurturing innovation and excellence across communications
- Sydney CBD office | Hybrid
With Australian grain farmers at the heart of what they do, GrainGrowers is a Not-for-Profit organisation dedicated to promoting the sustainability and profitability of the Australian grain industry. Through embracing innovation and focusing on policy, advocacy and member engagement, GrainGrowers is committed to cultivating a dynamic ecosystem of ideas to effectively tackle emerging and future challenges and providing a compelling portfolio of activities and resources for members across Australia.
Values
Integrity | Teamwork | Passion | Accountability
About the Role
Reporting to the CEO, the General Manager - Strategic Communications will lead a talented and motivated team to shape how GrainGrowers engages with growers, media, and the wider community. You will build on strong existing foundations, enhancing strategy, refining messaging, and streamlining processes to ensure communications are relevant and aligned with organisational objectives.
The General Manager - Strategic Communications will bring a deep understanding of agriculture and a keen insight into what matters to growers and stakeholders, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling messages across multiple channels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Lead and elevate the communications strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and amplifying GrainGrowers’ influence and impact.
- Execution and Innovation: Bring fresh ideas with thoughtful and precise execution, ensuring strong strategy is matched by operational excellence.
- Audience Engagement: Identify what matters most to growers and stakeholders, crafting communications that resonate across digital, media, publications, and events.
- Team and Brand Excellence: Mentor and inspire a high performing communications team, embedding best practices and ensuring a strong, consistent brand presence.
- Collaboration & Integration: Work closely with the CEO and General Managers to ensure consistent, effective communication across all platforms, while promoting cross-functional collaboration, managing budgets, and contributing to an innovative and supportive workplace culture.
- Join a fun, passionate and forward-thinking team committed to creating a collaborative culture.
- Enjoy additional Christmas and birthday leave.
- Access a range of wellbeing and professional development initiatives.
- Receive a laptop and mobile phone allowance.
- Benefit from a flexible hybrid work arrangement.
- Opportunity to travel domestically and engage directly with growers and stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have:
- Senior leadership experience in strategic communications within agriculture or related sectors.
- A strong understanding of rural and grower audiences, with proven ability to simplify complex topics into engaging, accessible messaging.
- Experience developing and delivering high impact, integrated communications strategies.
- Digital fluency and strong judgment on using multiple platforms to reach target audiences effectively.
- A collaborative, empowering leadership style focused on team growth and shared success.
- Excellent planning, stakeholder engagement, and budget management skills.
Please apply using the APPLY NOW via this website.
The closing date for applications is 5pm Wednesday 16th July – however, applications will be reviewed as received so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note only applications submitted through the application portal will be considered.
To request more information regarding this exciting position, please reach out to us at executivesearch@beaumontpeople.com.au
Beaumont People has been retained to recruit for this position on behalf of GrainGrowers. Please direct all enquiries to Jo Brown or Anannya Jain.
At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
