Director

The Opportunity You will play a leading role in the continued growth of Brunswick's Public Affairs offering in Australia, helping clients navigate complex policy, regulatory, political and reputational challenges in an increasingly dynamic environment. The Director is a leadership role within Brunswick's Public Affairs practice in Australia and across Asia-Pacific. You will work closely across Brunswick's global network, bringing together expertise from corporate communications, regulatory and public affairs, crisis, financial situations and stakeholder engagement. You will develop and deliver strategic public affairs programmes for leading Australian and international organisations, providing senior-level counsel to CEOs, boards and executive teams on issues that sit at the intersection of business, government, policy and society. You will help clients anticipate and respond to evolving political, regulatory and stakeholder expectations, while identifying opportunities to shape policy discussions, strengthen stakeholder relationships and advance business objectives. Key responsibilities of the role In this role, you will work across a variety of industries with Australian and international companies. This includes the following responsibilities: Client leadership and advice Lead multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of client mandates, from research and analysis through strategy development, stakeholder engagement and implementation. Serve as a senior day-to-day adviser to clients, providing thoughtful counsel on public affairs, government relations, policy communications, issues management and reputation. Develop high-quality, impactful client-ready materials and presentations suitable for executive and board-level audiences. Help clients understand and navigate the political, regulatory and stakeholder environments in which they operate. Design and execute stakeholder engagement campaigns that support business objectives and strengthen relationships with government, policymakers, industry bodies, advocacy groups and other key stakeholders. Advise clients facing high-stakes situations, including regulatory scrutiny, legislative change, government inquiries, licence-to-operate challenges and public policy debates. Translate complex policy and political developments into clear strategic implications and recommendations. Build and maintain trusted client relationships, deepening existing relationships and expanding Brunswick's network of senior decision-makers and influencers. Business development and practice growth Pursue new business opportunities, working with colleagues to identify prospects, develop proposals, pitch for mandates and secure extensions of existing client relationships. Build Brunswick's profile and Public Affairs offering across Australia and the wider region. Foster innovation by identifying emerging issues, policy trends and stakeholder dynamics that create opportunities for…