Employee Communications Lead

Help shape the future as an Employee Communications Lead (Principal).   

Join the largest general insurance group in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. We're a top-tier ASX-listed company helping to make the world a safer place through creating a stronger and more resilient business and enabling our portfolio of iconic insurance brands.

Your Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead, develop and execute internal communications that informs and engages stakeholders and employees about the activities of the Retail Insurance Australia (RIA) Transformation Office. As the Employee Communications Advisor for RIA Transformation Office and a new business acquisition for IAG, you'll craft and deliver compelling messaging that connects employees to strategy, purpose, and change. Working closely with senior leaders (including the Chief Transformation Officer and Chief Executive of a business unit), you'll shape narratives that bring complex transformation and integration initiatives to life. 

You'll partner with project teams and business units to develop tailored communication strategies, support executive engagement, and ensure alignment across IAG, RIA, and Group functions. From advising stakeholders to preparing high-impact messaging and driving integration communications, your work will be central to building understanding, trust, and momentum across the organisation.  

If you're passionate about leading a communications strategy, connecting teams, distilling complex information, making change feel meaningful and have strong strategic influence, this role is for you 

This is a 12-month max term opportunity with hybrid working conditions, open to our office based in Gadigal Country (Sydney).  

About you

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally meet the below criteria: 

• 8-10 years employee communication experience ideally 
• Extensive experience in corporate communications within large, complex organisations, ideally supported by a degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field. 
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, able to distil complex transformation initiatives into clear, compelling narratives. 
• Demonstrated adaptability and resilience, with the ability to shift tone and approach to suit varied audiences, and openness to feedback in fast-paced, evolving environments. 
• Strong stakeholder engagement, with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders while aligning messaging across multiple organisations. 
• Project and channel management skills, confident managing multiple priorities and internal platforms like intranets, newsletters, and video content. 

Applications close Wednesday 17 September AEST. 
    

Joining IAG, you'll have access to a raft of benefits from across the Group:

•    Boosted superannuation with 13% as standard  

•    Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance  

•    5 myLeave days per year on top of annual leave 

•    Work from home and many more flexibility options with myFlex   

•    Industry-leading 20 weeks paid parental leave, available from the day you start, for both primary and secondary carers 

•    Compassionate leave including Sorry Business, early pregnancy loss and extended family bereavement 

•    Inclusive leave such as public holiday swap and gender affirmation leave  

•    Dedicated career growth programs, including the award-winning IAG Academy  

*employment type eligibility criteria apply

ABOUT US     

As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose-led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected. That's not just words. It's our people promise. We're ready for you with unexpected opportunities for your career, your work-life and your ability to make a difference. We celebrate all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and culture, and are guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses, and communities. We collaborate on Indigenous-led solutions that enable growth and create meaningful change for our customers and employees.

We're ready for you. Apply today.  

Learn more about who IAG is here.