Group Communications Manager

Let's talk about who we are

The nib Group has a mission and vision of people enjoying better health. Through our success, we aspire to more prosperous and sustainable communities, not only the creation of enterprise value. nib is a trusted health partner, helping members, travellers and participants make more informed healthcare decisions, transact with healthcare systems and generally live healthier lives.

We're looking for people who share this passion and want to be a part of a team that has the appetite and ambition to be extraordinary. Extraordinary comes in different perspectives and experiences. We're committed to an environment where everyone has the autonomy and freedom to be their authentic selves, every day.

Let's talk about diversity, equity and inclusion

Let's talk about this role

As the Group Communications Manager, you will be responsible for managing the external communications for nib Group, including its health, travel and NDIS businesses in Australia and New Zealand.

You will manage nib's proactive and reactive media and public relations activities, government relations, crisis communications, and limited social media. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop proactive media opportunities and will work directly with journalists and nib's external agencies to secure earned media coverage.

In addition, this role finds news angles and interprets trends from data to support nib's Payer to Partner strategy; supports executives in media interviews, speaking opportunities and events; and provides strategic advice and expertise for reputational issues while closely monitoring external events or issues.

Let's talk about you

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience in Corporate Communications, Public Relations or Journalism.

With this experience, you bring knowledge of PR campaigns and strategies along with an understanding of news cycles, the way newsrooms operate, key reporters and their rounds.

Furthermore, we're looking for:
- Demonstrated experience in preparing and pitching proactive and reactive media releases and liaising with key reporters and editors- Experience in Crisis Communications- First class organisational, presentation and communication skills- Degree in Communications, Law or similar

Let's talk about working at nib

Our hybrid working model provides our employees with the flexibility to work from one of our office Hubs and from home, based on what works best for them and their team. We make a commitment to come together with purpose and are excited to share moments that matter with one another. Our Hubs are purpose built to support focused work, connection, and collaboration with peers. We provide a new starter benefit as well as ongoing financial support to set up and maintain a functioning home workspace. At nib, we're committed to creating a flexible working environment where you're free to be you.

Other benefits to support you at work (and play) include:
- Generous discounts on nib health and travel insurance products including 50% discount on employee health insurance- The opportunity to give back to the community with nibGive, including paid leave for volunteering for our nib foundation and community partners- Support
- _your better health _- whatever that looks for you - through our nib Well Program and corporate fitness discounts- Access to our employee share plans, short-term incentive program and life and salary continuance insurance benefits- Benefits to support our diverse workforce with 18 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents regardless of carer status, 5 days paid cultural leave for First Nations peoples and 4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave for trans, gender diverse and intersex employees

The fine print

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history and bankruptcy check) prior to commencement of employment.

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