• Permanent - Full time Collingwood

Do you want to be part of using the business of banking as a force for good? Do you want to create positive impact for people and the planet? Bank Australia is the bank for people who want to be part of a movement creating a fairer and more just world.

We’re growing fast as more people choose to align their banking with their values. We’re a customer owned, B Corp certified bank. We empower our staff and 185,000+ customers to be part of the clean money movement.

We currently have a full time, permanent opportunity for a Corporate Affairs Manager to join our Corporate Affairs team. The role supports the bank to manage its brand and reputational opportunities and risks. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs, the role is responsible for implementing the bank’s corporate affairs plan, supporting issues and crisis management activity, the production of key corporate communications material, and delivering advocacy activity in line with the bank’s purpose and values.

Why join us

• We have big plans to become Australia’s most trusted bank and a leading purpose-driven business.

• As a certified B Corp, we’re part of a global business community who meet the highest social and environmental standards, putting purpose over profit.
• Every role and person in our bank is essential to bringing our values, purpose and aspiration to life.
• We offer flexible working options, competitive salary and 12% super.
• Our staff have access to a range of meaningful benefits to support their physical and mental wellbeing including 24/7 free counselling, free flu vaccinations and discounted gym memberships.
• We also support staff with study assistance, paid parental leave (regardless of gender), volunteer, bereavement, gender affirmation and family violence leave; and the opportunity for bonus annual leave.
• We support our staff to grow their careers through learning and development and an organisational culture where we reward and recognise innovation and values, not long hours.
• We are committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce that reflects the Australian community.
• We are the first bank in the world to care for a conservation reserve – where we work with key partner organisations to protect threatened species and involve staff in conservation.

What you will be doing

• Support the Head of Corporate Affairs to develop and implement the annual Corporate Affairs Plan
• Provide advice to the Head of Corporate Affairs and other senior managers on matters relating to brand reputation, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, issues management and media relations
• Develop advocacy strategies and plans to strengthen the bank’s brand voice and thought leadership on its impact priorities
• Lead the development, implementation and review of public relations plans including liaison with journalists, community partners, customers and internal stakeholders to generate proactive media coverage
• Act as the key media contact and liaise internally across the bank to provide timely and appropriate responses to media enquiries
• Provide communications advice and support to the Managing Director and other members of the Executive Team as required
• Support the Head of Corporate Affairs in crisis communications planning and lead implementation during crisis/BCP events
• Lead brand partnership program with purpose and values aligned organisations including the identification, development, implementation and evaluation of brand partnerships
• Provide communications advice to the business on current and emerging issues
• Lead the narrative development, copywriting and design of the bank’s annual Impact Report
• Monitor the media and social media for issues relevant to the bank

What you will bring

• At least six years corporate experience in corporate affairs advisory, corporate communications, internal communications, stakeholder relations, or relevant field
• Highly developed communications planning, writing and execution skills
• Experienced in issues management practice in a corporate reputation context
• Demonstrated interest in public policy, and social and environmental issues in a business context
• Highly developed influencing and relationship management skills
• Experience in developing and maintaining stakeholder networks
• Highly developed research and problem solving skills
• Experience in developing communications and advocacy strategies
• Experience leading high performing teams, and coaching and developing staff
• Experience in developing communications plans and strategies for priority business projects
• Project management skills with the ability to manage simultaneous projects
• Commitment to Bank Australia’s purpose, aspiration, values and brand as well as the B Corp ethos.

By submitting an application you agree to Bank Australia’s Privacy Policy for applicants and confirm that you are legally able to work in Australia. Bank Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to sustainable development. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities because we want to reflect the diversity of our communities. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Bank Australia reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Candidates will be progressed as applications are received, rather than after the advertisement closure date. If you wish to be considered, please submit your application as soon as possible. Please note, the successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory background checks including but not limited to police and previous employment.