Consumer Communications Lead

A future with ASIC means that your work will contribute to ASIC's vision for a fair, strong and efficient financial system for all Australians. We value what you will bring. We value those with sharp, analytical minds and are open to challenging the way things are done.

Be part of a dynamic team to inform, engage, and protect Australian consumers. This is a unique opportunity to shape national conversations through creative, strategic, and purpose-driven external communications for ASIC's MoneySmart program.

You'll be front and centre working in a team to drive proactive external communications to reach and engage consumers and investors and help ensure MoneySmart is a leading, independent financial source of information for Australians. Working collaboratively across internal teams and with external partners, you will develop and deliver impactful, external communications and identify and execute media relations activities.

Locations: Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney

Contract: Permanent

Applications close at 11:59pm AEST, 3 September 2025

ASIC's Communications and Corporate Affairs Group is responsible for leading ASIC's communications and stakeholder engagement including internal, corporate and external communications (including media), as well as digital and social channels. Its purpose is to build and leverage strategic stakeholder relationships to drive engagement and protect and enhance ASIC's reputation. This role sits within the Consumer Communications team which is accountable for consumer communications for ASIC and MoneySmart.

As the Consumer Communications Lead, you will:

• Develop and implement external communication strategies for MoneySmart and ASIC's consumer-focused priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media, agencies, and stakeholders to deliver integrated campaigns.
• Manage media activities, enquiries, and proactive opportunities that align with strategic goals.
• Deliver impactful consumer communication content, including media releases, articles, and digital assets.
• Oversee campaign budgets, timelines, and performance metrics to ensure successful delivery.

You will hold relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, media, public relations, or a related discipline, with 6–8 years' experience in communications, media, or PR (including digital and social media). You have demonstrated success leading and executing external communication strategies from concept to delivery - ideally for a consumer brand, government department, or financial services organisation. Strong knowledge of the Australian media landscape, content creation, and the ability to pitch and secure media coverage are essential. Experience in financial services or regulation will be highly regarded.

You are also a creative and strategic communicator with exceptional written skills and a proven ability to craft compelling, consumer-focused narratives. Adept at managing competing priorities, you thrive under pressure while maintaining quality and accuracy. Your strong project management skills ensure timely delivery of campaigns, and your collaborative approach allows you to work effectively across teams. You are passionate about building financial literacy and delivering communications that make a meaningful impact for Australian consumers and investors.

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ASIC's remit is one of the broadest of regulators across the world. ASIC regulates corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit and monitors and promotes market integrity and consumer protection in the Australian financial system. Through our enforcement work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms.

ASIC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply as well as applicants from all backgrounds and with different abilities.

• Attractive superannuation
• Additional leave entitlements
• 50/50 hybrid work-from home model
• Assistance for study and professional development
• Salary and benefits information available in ASIC's salary guide

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.

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