Sarah Taylor GAICD

Director, Community Engagement @ SHORE | Executive Leadership, Communications, Marketing

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

About

Executive leader in strategic communications, marketing, and community engagement with 25+ years’ experience across education, government, not‑for‑profit, and corporate sectors. I bring calm, values‑driven leadership that builds trust, clarity, and connection, with a strong track record in stakeholder engagement, cultural change, and reputation management. Passionate about purpose‑led organisations, I’m energised by opportunities to shape culture, strengthen communities, and drive sustainable growth. I am also open to contributing my expertise through Board appointments.

Experience

  • SHORE ()
    • Director, Community Engagement
      Dec 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

    • Marketing and Communications Manager (Contract)
      Aug 2022 - Dec 2022 · 5 mos

  • RSL LIFECARE LIMITED (2 yrs)
    • General Manager Corporate Affairs
      May 2022 - Jul 2022 · 3 mos

    • Head Of Communications
      Nov 2021 - May 2022 · 7 mos

    • Senior Communications Manager
      Aug 2020 - Nov 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Communications Director (Marketing APAC) at Gallagher
    Jul 2019 - Apr 2020 · 10 mos

  • icare NSW (1 yr)
    • Interim Head of Corporate Communications
      Aug 2018 - Dec 2018 · 5 mos

    • Head Of Communications, Workers Insurance
      Jan 2018 - Aug 2018 · 8 mos

  • National Manager, External Relations at Lendlease
    Aug 2017 - Jan 2018 · 6 mos