Your Next Leadership Challenge Wilmar Sugar & Renewables are looking for an experienced professional to oversee our specialist communications team, driving engagement with key political, media, industry, and community stakeholders.
In this role, you'll provide high-level communication support to our business units, ensuring our brand and commercial interests are effectively represented and protected.
Your expertise will help influence decision-makers and strengthen our position within the industry.
If you have a passion for strategic relationship management and corporate communications, we want to hear from you!
Your Key Focus Areas Build Strong Industry Connections: Engage with key political, industry, and community stakeholders, including government officials, industry associations, and lobby groups, to advance Wilmar's strategic objectives.
Influence Policy with Data-Driven Insights: Conduct thorough research and analysis to develop fact-based advocacy strategies that support Wilmar's interests and proactively address policy challenges.
Shape Strategic Responses: Advise management and business units on responses to policy inquiries and developments, ensuring Wilmar's public positioning is credible, timely, and aligned with business goals.
Craft Compelling Communications: Prepare and deliver targeted briefings that distil complex issues into clear, impactful messages tailored to key audiences.
Lead Effective Advocacy Efforts: Promote Wilmar's policy positions to government and industry stakeholders, gathering insights and influencing policy outcomes in line with business objectives.
Represent Wilmar with Impact: Actively participate in forums, inquiries, and round tables to ensure Wilmar's voice is heard and its interests are well-represented in critical discussions.
Are You Our Next Leader?
We're looking for a candidate with tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline who can bring experience in government relations, policy development, or industry associations.
You will have a strong understanding of the political process and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
With a proactive mindset and excellent networking skills, you will be able to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and communicate with impact.
Your collaborative approach, sound judgment, and solutions focus will ensure you deliver value across the business.
What Wilmar will offer you At Wilmar, you'll be embraced as a valued member of our team and appreciated for your unique contributions.
We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in the renewable energy sector.
With a strong emphasis on safety and forward-thinking initiatives, we create an environment that supports your growth and inspires you to shape a brighter, greener future, complemented by a competitive package that reflects your talents and contributions.
Apply now!
If you believe you are a good fit for this role, we invite you to apply online via Wilmar Careers before midnight on 9th February 2025, by clicking the "Apply" button.
For any enquiries or assistance with the application process, please don't hesitate to contact Abi Eastwood - Recruitment Manager on (07) 4722 1985.
We look forward to receiving your application.
About Wilmar Sugar and Renewables Wilmar Sugar and Renewables is Australia's largest Manufacturer and exporter of raw sugar, and among the top 10 producers globally.
We own and operate eight sugar factories across the Herbert, Burdekin, Proserpine and Sarina regions and employ more than 2,000 people during the annual sugar production season.
We are one of Australia's largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass and one of only two bioethanol producers in Australia.
We are also the largest sugarcane grower in Australia and a leading supplier of sustainable liquid fertiliser and stockfeed products.