Drive ARTC’s government relations and ministerial positioning while maintaining senior government relationships and providing political, policy and reputational advice.
Oversee local stakeholder and community engagement activities, manage feedback and issue escalation, and support Executive engagements with high-quality briefing materials.
Lead and develop a high-performing Corporate Affairs team, fostering a values-led, safe culture while managing budgets, workforce planning and resourcing.
Establish organisation-wide standards and KPIs for engagement and media, ensure high-quality ministerial and corporate materials, and oversee reputational risk governance.
Coordinate workflows across Corporate Affairs functions while maintaining operational reporting, dashboards and event logistics.
Lead media relations and reactive responses, maintain strong journalist relationships and oversee consistent external communications and campaigns.
Lead ARTC’s enterprise Corporate Affairs strategy, set national engagement priorities, shape the organisation’s narrative and guide strategic issues management.
Identify, develop and manage strategic partnerships across government, industry and community to deliver measurable organisational value.
Requirements
public policy
strategic partnerships
executive advice
government relations
risk management
senior executive
Exceptional communication, strategic judgement and executive influence.
Tertiary qualifications in public policy, communications, media, government relations, public affairs, law or a related field.
Track record in establishing and managing national-level enterprise partnerships.
Experience advising CEO, Executive and Board on strategic external issues.
Strong knowledge of federal and state political, regulatory and policy environments.
Proven ability to develop and deliver long-term strategies for reputation, government, stakeholder engagement and partnerships.
Extensive senior executive experience in corporate affairs, external or government relations.
Strong governance and risk management skills, including oversight of ministerial and external engagement.
Benefits
Talk to us about flexible working options
Resources to support your health and wellbeing and development
24/7 Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their direct family members
Novated leasing options, as well as discounts and support programs
Competitive remuneration
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
pre-employment criminal history check
reference checks
medical checks including drug and alcohol testing
Company
Overview
1998
Year of Formation
Born from a national reform initiative, the company was established to unify scattered state rail corridors.
8,500 km
Track Network
Manages a vast network of standard-gauge track spanning five mainland states, forming the backbone of Australia’s freight system.
AUD 900M
Annual Revenue
Generated nearly AUD 900 million in revenue during the 2021–22 fiscal year.
1,700 km
Inland Rail Project
Developing a major freight route connecting Melbourne to Brisbane as part of the Inland Rail initiative.
Spearheads innovative projects like the GPS-based Advanced Train Management System for remote, safety-critical lines.
Regular 'super possession' block-works replace hundreds of kilometres of track and renew essential infrastructure.
Powers nationwide logistics by selling access to freight operators and coordinating across ports, mines, and states.
A surprising fact: though it controls massive corridors, the company doesn’t run any trains—it simply builds and maintains the network.
Culture + Values
We are committed to maintaining a high standard of safety.
We foster a culture of inclusion and diversity.
We prioritize collaboration and teamwork.
We are focused on providing quality and reliability in our services.
We value innovation and continuous improvement.
We maintain accountability and transparency in all aspects of our business.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero Target by 2050
Aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by mid-century, a bold commitment to combating climate change.
30%
Emissions Reduction Target
Setting a significant goal to lower emissions by one-third by 2030.
Focuses on energy efficiency and sustainable practices across operations
Investing in low-emission technologies, including rail network electrification
Improves environmental stewardship through monitoring and reporting
Inclusion & Diversity
21%
Representation in Key Roles
The workforce includes women in key roles with a focus on equal opportunities for growth and development.
Initiatives have been established to promote gender diversity within the workforce.
A commitment has been made to increase female representation across operational and leadership roles.