Corporate Affairs Consultant

Posted: 22/08/2024

Closing Date: 21/09/2024

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Head Office - Collingwood

Job Category: Banking and Financial Services

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 190,000+ customers to be part of the clean money movement.

We currently have a permanent, full time opportunity for a Corporate Affairs Consultant to join our Corporate Services Division. This role will be based in our new, state of the art Head Office in Collingwood and will report to the Corporate Affairs Manager.

The Corporate Affairs Consultant role supports the bank’s responsible banking positioning through the delivery external and internal communications activity. The role is accountable for supporting the implementation of external and internal communications strategies; including for operational business changes, major projects and initiatives, and customer communications. The role is also responsible for managing short and medium term projects that contribute to the bank’s thought leadership position and strengthen the brand.

**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 13% 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 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**
- Developing and implementing innovative and engaging communications content to support our business objectives and impact focus areas
- Support the development and implementation of communication plans that support the delivery of the bank’s purpose, corporate strategy, business changes, key projects and partnerships
- Identify and assist with managing thought leadership activities including media relations, events, stakeholder engagement and partnerships
- Contributing to the bank’s internal communications program and support events including employee townhall meetings and the Annual General Meeting
- Prepare communications material to leverage the bank’s brand, investments and positions through employee and customer communication
- Support the corporate reporting processes to deliver a meaningful annual report to customers and stakeholders
- Support engagement with relevant internal and external stakeholders as required
- Monitoring social, environmental and economic issues relevant to the work of the bank.

**What you will bring**
- Tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing or business/relevant field
- Understanding of corporate social responsibility principles and practice
- Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working in the communications field, in-house or agency experience welcomed and working with digital platforms
- Ability to form strong working relationships with stakeholders and partners
- Ability to think critically and analytically
- Strong attention to detail
- Commitment to Bank Australia’s purpose, aspiration, values and brand as well as the B Corp ethos.