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Mark Williams is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in media relations, journalism, and editing. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Queensland and has honed his skills in various industries, including media, environment, and sustainability. With a strong foundation in writing, editing, and public relations, Mark has worked with prominent organizations such as Taronga Zoo, Qantas Airways, and The Courier-Mail. He has also held senior roles in communications and media relations, providing strategic advice and support to executives and ministers. Mark is proficient in multiple languages, including German and Italian, and has a strong understanding of corporate communications, crisis communications, and stakeholder engagement. He is currently based in the Greater Sydney Area, Australia.

Experience

    • Media Relations and Communications
      • Jul 2016 - Present
      • Sydney 2088

      Exploring communications and news opportunities in the environment, sustainability and renewable energy sectors.

    • Senior Public Affairs Officer
      • May 2018 - Mar 2024
      • Sydney, Australia

      Principle responsibility: Communications for DPIE Climate Change Fund, Sustainable Programs and Energy.Additional responsibilities: Media Relations and Communications across DPIE portfolio including media releases, ministerial liaison, issues management, online and NPWS media support.

    • Principle Project Officer
      • Sep 2017 - May 2018
      • Sydney

      Provide support to the Director Trust Business, the BCT Board and Executive Director in shaping and delivering the BCT's key messages, communications and stakeholder engagement. Develop Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Plan to facilitate communications and stakeholder engag...

    • Communications Manager
      • Jun 2017 - Dec 2017
      • Sydney CBD

      Managing communications, specialising in Internal Communications across dnata's Australian operation including writing for and editing in-house newsletter and updates.Executive communications advice and statement development.

    • Media Relations Manager
      • 2001 - 2016

      News media liaison, story development and placement across all platforms, including online and traditional.Government, Non-Government and Not-for-Profit Liaison across local, state and federal tiers.Internal communications.Issues management.Executive and Ministerial support.

  • Taronga Zoo
    • Mosman, Sydney
    • Senior Media Relations Officer
      • 1995 - 2000
      • Mosman, Sydney

      Daily news media contact, story development and placement, liaison; VIP escorts; Annual Report Editing; Public Relations including complaints responses; Executive management support.

    • Media Relations Officer
      • Aug 1986 - Jul 1995

      Media Relations, issues management, tour development, internal communications.

  • The Courier-Mail
    • Brisbane & Melbourne
    • Journalist
      • 1975 - 1986
      • Brisbane & Melbourne

      Travel & Aviation Editor .Melbourne Bureau Manager .State Political Reporting, Court Reporting

Education

  • 1975 - 1982
    The University of Queensland
  • Brisbane Grammar School

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