Ministerial Communications Team Leader

About the role

We have an acting opportunity as the Team Leader – Ministerial Communications in the Government & Stakeholder Business Unit. Reporting to the Manager – Government & Stakeholders you will lead a small team that write, review and manage approvals of Ministerial correspondence and briefing notes to ensure they are accurate, effective and timely.

 What the role will offer

• Manage the process for producing correspondence and briefing notes including internal sign off to tight deadlines in close liaison with senior management
• Use conceptual and research skills to analyse information provided by subject matter experts and lead a small team that prepare correspondence and briefing notes
• Manage centre of expertise advice on format, content, tone and style for draft correspondence and briefing notes to ensure they conform to a high standard
• Manage the workflow of the Ministerial communications team and ensure all staff involved in the process have a clear understanding of their responsibilities

Key skills and experience 

• Degree level qualification or relevant experience in political science, public policy, communications, public relations or other relevant discipline. 
• Considerable experience in stakeholder engagement and leading a team in a large multi-disciplined and commercially focussed customer service organisation
• Relevant experience and demonstrated capability in processes, procedures and protocols related to the workings of government and ministerial liaison
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrated by an ability to consistently produce clear and compelling information.

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.  

Applications close 27 January 2026

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace: 

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

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