Operates and maintains Australia’s 8,500 km interstate rail network and delivers major freight rail projects
Leads ARTC's corporate affairs, handling reputation, government relations, partnerships, and media.
11 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
2,187 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Project Management
Construction
Technical Services
Design
Sector Specialisms
Railway Infrastructure
Track & Civil
Signalling
Maintenance
Capital Works
Railway Track Maintenance
Signalling Systems Maintenance
Long-distance Passenger Services
Role
Description
government relations
media relations
kpi management
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
senior exec
public policy
strategic planning
governance
risk management
stakeholder engagement
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
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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.