Manager, Social Impact

**Your SUPER career starts here**

**As one of Australia's largest profit-for-members superannuation funds, we always remember whose money it is and whose future we're looking after. We work to reimagine a new way forward for our 1.1 million members and their communities. Each other. And our world.

**Your New Role**

As key member of the Group Corporate Sustainability team, you will drive strategic thinking, programs and engagement across the enterprise and with a wide range of external stakeholders. Social impact is at the heart of what we do at Aware Super and you will leverage your breadth and depth of experience within this field to bring exceptional value to our members and community. Your role will include:

- Strategic Leadership & Program Design: Develop and implement social impact strategies and programs aligned with business goals, focusing on areas like financial inclusion, education, reconciliation, and vulnerable communities.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships: Build and manage relationships with internal teams, community organisations, government agencies, and social enterprises to drive collaborative impact.
- Project & Resource Management: Lead end-to-end delivery of initiatives (e.g. Reconciliation Action Plan, Modern Slavery assessments), managing budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
- Impact Measurement & Reporting: Design and implement frameworks to evaluate program effectiveness, track outcomes, and report on social return on investment.
- Advocacy & Thought Leadership: Represent the organisation at industry events, create compelling impact narratives, and contribute to public discourse on corporate social responsibility.
- **How do you exceed our expectations?**
- The idea of being part of our growth is exciting and you want to play a pivotal role in making super simple.
- Relevant Qualifications & Experience: Tertiary qualification in a related field and at least 7 years’ experience in social impact, community development, or CSR roles.
- Technical Expertise: Proven skills in impact measurement, project management, stakeholder engagement, and financial oversight of social programs.
- Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Ability to align social impact initiatives with business strategy, supported by strong data analysis and evaluation capabilities.
- Communication & Cultural Competency: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with sensitivity to diverse communities and cultural contexts.
- Innovation & Autonomy: Demonstrated creativity in addressing social challenges and the ability to work independently while driving continuous improvement.
- You are balanced in accepting risk in any decision you face. You are curious to understand risk context and choose to speak up as we simplify, learn and grow.

**Employee Experience**

**We understand that not everyone works in the same ways. We value flexibility and know that it helps you manage work and life.

Why you’ll love working at Aware Super:

- Have a super impact: You’ll think big and care deeply to help more Australians live their best lives in retirement.
- Be part of something super unique: You’ll work to reshape super and retirement. We’ll invest in your growth and give you the opportunity to work on career-defining projects.
- Work with super humans: You’ll work hard and innovate, but also have some fun along the way.
- Feel super cared for: We’ll support your wellbeing today, as well as in the future. Enjoy a health & fitness reimbursement, work from home technology reimbursement, salary continuance insurance and organisation-wide meeting free zones.

**The Aware Super difference**

**At Aware Super, we believe that diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our members and communities and a stronger sense of belonging for our people. We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and mature-age individuals to apply. We are proud to be consistently recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and our CEO, Deanne Stewart, is a Pay Equity Ambassador.