External Affairs Coordinator

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Chartered Accountants ANZ Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

We encourage Passion to Grow and improve

  • Be a key enabler of impactful advocacy and communications.
  • Join a purpose-driven team shaping the future of accounting, business and finance.
  • Bring your coordination skills to a high-profile, member-focused organisation.

Are you a proactive organiser with a passion for communications and public affairs? This is your opportunity to support our external affairs work, amplifying the voice of more than 140,000 members across Australia and New Zealand.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As our External Affairs Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the smooth operation of our external affairs efforts. From executive assistance and workflow management to event logistics and media communications support, you'll be the go-to person for ensuring our advocacy and communications efforts run seamlessly.

This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where your attention to detail, digital savvy skills, and ability to juggle multiple priorities will shine. You'll work closely with the Public Affairs Lead and collaborate across teams to bring our strategy to life and deliver value to our members.

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide executive support to the Group Executive and general admin support across the External Affairs team
  • Manage diaries, travel, expenses, and inbox triage
  • Coordinate document workflows, media releases, and digital publishing
  • Support event planning, logistics, and communications campaigns
  • Track metrics, prepare reports, and maintain accurate databases
  • Assist with policy research and media monitoring
  • Help streamline processes and drive operational efficiency

ABOUT YOU

  • 3–4 years' experience in a communications or External Affairs support role
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to write clearly and concisely for various audiences and formats
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office, CMS, and social media tools
  • Solid understanding of the media landscape and experience coordinating media activities
  • Experience coordinating events and managing logistics
  • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable
  • Able to manage multiple stakeholders and maintain confidentiality
  • Bonus: Experience in membership bodies, regulators, or international organisations

ABOUT US

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) represents more than 140,000 financial professionals, supporting them to make a meaningful difference in the communities where they work and live. We are committed to advancing the profession through high ethical standards, world-class education, and advocacy for the public good. Guided by our purpose and values, we aspire to be a magnet for diverse talent, equip our members for success, and lead the way in sustainability, innovation, and trust in business and finance.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

At CA ANZ, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects our values of collaboration, integrity, diversity, and accountability. As part of our strategy to be a magnet for diverse talent and an adaptive, member-centric organisation, we offer:

  • A strong focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Inspiring learning and development pathways
  • A flexible hybrid work model with regular connection days in our Sydney office
  • CA leave days over the Christmas closure period
  • The chance to contribute to meaningful work that supports sustainability and the public good
  • Paid day each year to help the charity of our choice

HOW TO APPLY

Simply select APPLY NOW and submit your application today. Applications close Friday 5 September 2025.

At CA ANZ equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of all we do.

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