Jayne Austin

Background

About Jayne Austin

I'm an energetic and results-driven strategic communications and engagement professional with 15 years’ experience driving the direction of events, corporate/internal communications, public relations, media relations, and crisis management for a large, public-sector organisation. I am known for advising senior leadership, cultivating exceptional talent, and delivering tactical brand positioning and compelling storytelling. I foster collaboration across operational functions and champion continuous improvement. Embracing a growth mindset, I thrive when leading high-performance teams, inspiring excellence, and achieving remarkable outcomes. My forte lies in using a collaborative leadership style to motivate my team to craft effective strategies, launch influential communications and engagement activities, and optimise processes, tools, and workflows. I bring a potent blend of strategic foresight, operational finesse, and a people-centric approach to conquer challenges in the ever-evolving realm of strategic communications management.