Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

NCS Australia isnt your typical consultancy and this isnt your typical comms role. We are looking for a storytelling enginesomeone who doesnt just follow a script but writes a better this dual-impact role you will be the lead architect of our external voice developing high-octane strategies that transform our technical depth into national headlines and global influence. Reporting to the NCS Senior Director of Strategic Communications in Singapore with a strategic dotted line to the Australia Marketing Lead you will sit at the crossroads of local impact and global ambition.

Your remit is broad and your impact is deep. You will be responsible for building and executing the annual Australian communications plan localising our Intelligentisation narrative to showcase AI-first solutions across Public Service Enterprise and Telco sectors. This is a role for a master orchestrator: one day youll be partnering with local Marketing and People & Culture teams to run integrated campaigns; the next youll be collaborating with our Singapore HQ on APAC-wide programmes for our Strategic Business Groups (SBGs). From landing Tier-1 media placements to steering our reputation through complex issues with a steady hand you are the guardian of our brand ensuring our storytelling is data-driven cohesive and always one step ahead.

We are looking for someone to elevate our leaders into industry icons. You will sharpen executive voices for the national stage securing high-value speaking engagements and crafting must-read thought leadership that cuts through the noise. By bridging local Australian moments with regional programmes you ensure that our brand identity remains sharp and compliant while staying deeply relevant to the Australian market. At NCS we see constraints as creative promptsthis is your chance to lead the conversation in a company that is actively shaping the future of the digital economy.

Qualifications :

You are a Challengera creative problem-solver who thrives on pace and knows how to make complex tech feel human. To thrive in this environment you will bring:

• The Experience: Extensive experience in external communications branding and media relations. You likely have a background in the technology consulting sector and if youve managed regional or APAC-wide programmes before youll have a significant head start.

• The Craft: You have extraordinary writing skills. Whether its a punchy LinkedIn hook a national media release or a deep-dive opinion piece your prose is crisp confident and unmistakably on-brand.

• The Tech Obsession: You genuinely LOVE learning about technology. Youre the one following the latest AI breakthroughs before they hit the mainstream and you can translate fast-changing tech developments into compelling stories for our clients.

• The Presence: You have the interpersonal glue and confidence required to advise senior leaders and connect with global peers. You are resilient adaptable and culturally savvy with a knack for building genuine connections with journalists and KOLs.

• The Digital Edge: You are a digital native who understands how to leverage corporate social media and data-driven tools to measure results and optimise your strategy.

Additional Information :

Why join us: 

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint industry and partner training programs special interest groups and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we are dedicated to attracting retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. 

Agencies:

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Work rights and background checks: 

To be eligible for a position with us applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process including probity and police checks

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time