General Manager Corporate Affairs at Artc in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

government relations

media relations

kpi standards

strategy development

reporting dashboards

stakeholder engagement

Drive ARTC’s government relations and ministerial positioning while maintaining senior government relationships and providing political, policy and reputational advice.
Lead media relations and reactive responses, maintain strong journalist relationships and oversee consistent external communications and campaigns.
Establish organisation-wide standards and KPIs for engagement and media, ensure high-quality ministerial and corporate materials, and oversee reputational risk governance.
Lead ARTC’s enterprise Corporate Affairs strategy, set national engagement priorities, shape the organisation’s narrative and guide strategic issues management.
Coordinate workflows across Corporate Affairs functions while maintaining operational reporting, dashboards and event logistics.
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.
Identify, develop and manage strategic partnerships across government, industry and community to deliver measurable organisational value.

Requirements

executive experience

public policy

strategic planning

communication

governance

partnerships

Extensive senior executive experience in corporate affairs, external or government relations.
Tertiary qualifications in public policy, communications, media, government relations, public affairs, law or a related field.
Proven ability to develop and deliver long-term strategies for reputation, government, stakeholder engagement and partnerships.
Exceptional communication, strategic judgement and executive influence.
Strong governance and risk management skills, including oversight of ministerial and external engagement.
Experience advising CEO, Executive and Board on strategic external issues.
Track record in establishing and managing national-level enterprise partnerships.
Strong knowledge of federal and state political, regulatory and policy environments.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration
Novated leasing options, as well as discounts and support programs
Talk to us about flexible working options
24/7 Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their direct family members
Resources to support your health and wellbeing and development

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

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.

Articles

Projects

Careers

About Us

Role

Description

government relations

media relations

kpi standards

strategy development

reporting dashboards

stakeholder engagement

Drive ARTC’s government relations and ministerial positioning while maintaining senior government relationships and providing political, policy and reputational advice.
Lead media relations and reactive responses, maintain strong journalist relationships and oversee consistent external communications and campaigns.
Establish organisation-wide standards and KPIs for engagement and media, ensure high-quality ministerial and corporate materials, and oversee reputational risk governance.
Lead ARTC’s enterprise Corporate Affairs strategy, set national engagement priorities, shape the organisation’s narrative and guide strategic issues management.
Coordinate workflows across Corporate Affairs functions while maintaining operational reporting, dashboards and event logistics.
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.
Identify, develop and manage strategic partnerships across government, industry and community to deliver measurable organisational value.

Requirements

executive experience

public policy

strategic planning

communication

governance

partnerships

Extensive senior executive experience in corporate affairs, external or government relations.
Tertiary qualifications in public policy, communications, media, government relations, public affairs, law or a related field.
Proven ability to develop and deliver long-term strategies for reputation, government, stakeholder engagement and partnerships.
Exceptional communication, strategic judgement and executive influence.
Strong governance and risk management skills, including oversight of ministerial and external engagement.
Experience advising CEO, Executive and Board on strategic external issues.
Track record in establishing and managing national-level enterprise partnerships.
Strong knowledge of federal and state political, regulatory and policy environments.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration
Novated leasing options, as well as discounts and support programs
Talk to us about flexible working options
24/7 Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their direct family members
Resources to support your health and wellbeing and development

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

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.

Articles

Projects

Careers

About Us