Join Rowland’s Corporate Affairs Team

Rowland is one of Australia’s leading strategic communication consultancies. A team of strategic thinkers, creative problem-solvers and expert trainers, our clients choose us to navigate complex issues that impact trust and reputation, growth, change and leadership. We’re looking for communication professionals to choose us and join our multidisciplinary team.

We are growing our Corporate Affairs team and are looking for communication professionals at Senior Account Executive or Account Manager level to help deliver high-quality strategic communication programs for some of Australia’s most significant organisations and projects.

The role

Working across an integrated team of communication, creative and digital specialists, you will have the opportunity to create and deliver integrated strategies, content and campaigns that achieve successful outcomes for our clients, often in high stakes and complex environments.

The role combines day-to-day client service, working alongside experienced consultants, translating strategic direction and ideas into well-planned, commercially sound and high-quality communication deliverables.

Depending on your skills and background, you will:

• Support the development and delivery of strategic communication programs and campaigns
• Translate client briefs and objectives into clear, actionable programs of communication and campaign activity
• Research and prepare high-quality communication materials including stakeholder communications, media resources, and social and digital content
• Build strong and trusted relationships with clients and project stakeholders
• Coordinate project delivery to ensure work is completed on time and within budget
• Contribute content ideas and solutions designed to build reputation and brands across relevant channels to meet client objectives
• Support workflow, budget tracking, document control and quality assurance across client projects
• Identify communication risks, issues and opportunities
• Contribute to client proposals and business development opportunities
• Support and collaborate with colleagues across the Rowland team.

You will work closely with internal teams and colleagues across the business to deliver integrated communication and campaign solutions that achieve meaningful results for our clients.

About you

You are an organised, curious and solutions-focused communication professional who enjoys working on interesting projects that span communication disciplines and industries, taking complex information and turning it into clear, compelling strategies and content.

You will bring:

• Experience supporting or delivering communication programs and campaigns designed to manage reputation and risk, generate community or stakeholder support, or build brand awareness and presence, within corporate affairs, public relations, stakeholder engagement, government or a consultancy environment
• Strong writing, research and presentation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work and outcomes
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to deadlines
• Confidence building relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders
• An understanding of project management, quality control and budget management, appropriate to your level
• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute across different teams and projects
• A relevant tertiary qualification in communication, public relations, journalism or a related discipline, or comparable industry experience.

Applications are welcomed from established communication professionals with five to ten years of professional experience. The position and responsibilities will be tailored to the successful candidate’s experience and capability.

Why Rowland?

• Work on high-profile, strategically significant projects that matter
• Learn from experienced communication, creative and digital leaders
• Access professional development and mentoring, including an annual PD allowance
• Build experience across a diverse range of clients, sectors and disciplines
• Be part of a culture of doing great work, continuing to learn, having fun and contributing to our community
• Join a collaborative, supportive and people-focused team.