Communications Adviser

Are you a creative communicator who's passionate about purpose and impact? Join the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) and help shape the voice of the region's largest network of responsible and impact investors.

Position purpose

The Communications Adviser plays a key role in developing, delivering and optimising communications and media initiatives that help RIAA achieve its mission and strategic objectives.

This role focuses on producing compelling content, executing communications campaigns and supporting media engagement to strengthen RIAA's brand, elevate our thought leadership and grow engagement across our community. Working across digital, social and traditional channels, the Communications Adviser ensures RIAA's messaging is consistent, impactful and aligned with our values and strategy.

About RIAA

The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) champions responsible investing and a sustainable financial system in Australia and New Zealand. RIAA is dedicated to ensuring capital is aligned with achieving a healthy society, environment and economy.

With over 500 members managing more than A$76 trillion in assets globally, RIAA is the largest and most active network of people and organisations engaged in responsible, ethical and impact investing across Australia and New Zealand.

Our membership includes super funds, fund managers, banks, consultants, researchers, brokers, impact investors, property managers, trusts, foundations, faith-based groups, financial advisers and individuals.

We are a values driven NGO, with a growing collegiate team headquartered in Melbourne with staff also located in New Zealand. We work collaboratively, respecting one another and valuing flexible working conditions. We are self-driven, take responsibility, and are professional. We are passionate about and enjoy what we do, and we strive to make an impact.

Responsibilities:

The Communications Adviser will contribute to the development and implementation of RIAA's marketing and communications strategy to support our mission and amplify our impact.

• Create high-quality content that translates complex concepts into clear and compelling messaging, including thought leadership pieces, case studies and member communications.
• Develop messaging and materials to support RIAA's membership, Certification Program, working groups, research, and policy and advocacy initiatives, including collateral and campaign activations that drive engagement and growth.
• Plan and deliver communications campaigns that enhance the member journey and onboarding experience, elevate RIAA's value proposition and support member engagement, growth and retention.
• Support media engagement activities, including drafting and editing media releases and opinion pieces, coordinating with PR agencies, maintaining media lists and assisting with proactive and reactive media outreach.
• Coordinate and review key publications such as research reports and flagship documents, working with editors and designers to ensure high-quality delivery, and support the planning and execution of launch campaigns to maximise reach and impact.
• Provide general support across marketing, media and event initiatives as required.

About you

You'll work closely with the Marketing team and the wider organisation to deliver communications that reflect RIAA's mission, strengthen our brand and engage our audiences. Key selection criteria for this role are:

Essential:

1. A positive approach to work and a demonstrated desire to create meaningful impact through your work.

2. At least three years' experience in a communications and/or marketing role.

3. Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to translate technical or complex information into clear and engaging content for various stakeholders.

4. Ability to use analytics and insights to inform and optimise campaigns.

5. Strong project management skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

6. Creative mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and initiative ownership

Desirable:

1. Experience in media engagement or pitching to journalists.

2. Basic literacy around finance and responsible investing

What we offer

Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in our workplace.

RIAA is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce which values all backgrounds and experiences. This ensures we are representative of the communities we work within, have various perspectives and increase innovation. We respect and value our people's differences and embrace the knowledge and capability that each employee brings to our workplace.

By joining RIAA, you will become part of a supportive, collaborative and flexible team environment. RIAA is committed to offering you opportunities for learning, growth and making a meaningful contribution to moving capital for a more sustainable future.

Research shows that women are less likely to apply for a job if they don't meet 100% of the listed criteria, so we strongly encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement.

We would love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the most admired and sustainable organisations in Australia and New Zealand. For a confidential discussion please email Ada Tso, Head of Marketing and Communications,