Manager, Corporate Affairs and Media Projects at AustralianSuper

Manager Corporate Affairs and Media Projects

At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues.​ We know work and life are intertwined. That’s why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow and deliver better outcomes for members. 

Your new role

Reporting to the Senior Manager Corporate Affairs and Media, the Manager Corporate Affairs and Media Projects is responsible for developing reputation management strategies and plans to position, promote, and protect the reputation of the Fund and provide communications support for key Fund-wide projects. 

The role also includes developing positioning to promote and protect the reputation of the Fund through targeted and proactive media and communication strategies and issues management. 

Key duties include but are not limited to:

• Plan, develop and implement media strategies that support reputational drivers – products & services, innovation, workplace, governance, public policy issues, leadership, and investment performance.
• Work to ensure the Fund’s Reputation Management Framework is embedded across the organisation and underpins our approach to maintaining trust with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work on forward plans for significant events and issues that will affect the Fund’s reputation.
• Work with the Manager Media to develop, implement, monitor, maintain and evolve a multi-channel Media Relations Strategy for the Fund.
• Identify and implement opportunities to drive earned media in finance sector and industry media.
• Prepare executives for interviews and speaking opportunities with media and coordinate media training for Board, Executives and Senior Leadership Network.
• Identify opportunities with Government Relations & Public Policy, Investment Relations, and other groups, for fund advocacy and develop media and external engagement strategies to support this.
• Provide expert counsel and mitigation strategies in response to issues or crises that have the potential to materially impact the reputation and performance of the Fund.
• Ensure risk is managed in accordance with the Fund’s Risk Management Framework including risk identification and management, risk profiling, risk reporting and incident management.

What you’ll need  

• Extensive, demonstrable experience within a newsroom. 
• Demonstrated experience developing Media, External Engagement, Issues and Crisis Management Strategies and Plans. 
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver quality outcomes under pressure and to tight deadlines. 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of people at all levels across the business. 
• Strong strategic and analytical abilities. 
• Proactive attitude and a willingness to problem solve.

Life at AustralianSuper

AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we’re happy to discuss what this looks like for you.

We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.

What’s next

Apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.

Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required.

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