Corporate Affairs Specialist

**About us**

When you work for Australian Retirement Trust, every day is an opportunity to be a force for good in the lives of more than 2 million members.

Australian Retirement Trust is the super fund formed through the merger of Sunsuper and QSuper. As one of Australia's largest superannuation funds, we proudly take care of over $200 billion in retirement savings. Our teams are as diverse and unique as the members we strive to inspire and empower. Our inclusive culture means you will be valued and heard in a respectful workplace, where you can be your authentic self every day.

**About the role**

To support our success we are looking for a Corporate Affairs Specialist to join the Strategic Communications team, with flexibility to be based in either Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.

Strategic Communications develops and shares a compelling narrative that is aligned to the fund's strategic ambition. This is achieved through the development and execution of external and internal communication strategies that:

- Build advocacy for our strategy and vision
- Protect and build brand reputation and sector attribution
- Build executive visibility and reputation internally
- Inspire our people to drive and maintain a thriving culture and deliver improved outcomes for members.

As a member of a high performing team of internal and external communication specialists, the Corporate Affairs Specialist works collaboratively with the Corporate Affairs Manager and Corporate Affairs team to develop Australian Retirement Trust's media, corporate affairs and external communications strategies and initiatives in accordance with Australian Retirement Trust's strategy and corporate goals.

The Corporate Affairs Specialist plays an important role in reputation, crisis and issues management, reputation management and is a key influencer across all lines of corporate communication. In addition, the Corporate Affairs Specialist may provide specialist communications advice and coaching to senior leaders to support the Fund's performance.

This role is available as a permanent opportunity.

We are **flexible** with location provide you can attend our Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne office at least once a week.

**About you**

If this is the right role for you, your skills and qualifications will include:

- Strong experience in a similar PR and communications role with a degree in Public Relations, Communications, or equivalent.
- Strong journalistic, storytelling and copywriting skills, and experience in simplifying complex matters and topics for different audiences
- Demonstrated experience in long-form writing, such as advertorial, speeches and reports.
- Demonstrated experience in developing relationships with key media outlets and journalists.
- Sound crisis communication experience, with the ability to sensitively manage confidential issues and multiple stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Ability to strike a balance between providing strong direction and delivery, whilst working in a cooperative decision-making environment.
- Excellent project and time management skills.
- Applies advanced verbal and written skills, including coaching on communications related issues.
- Ability to work independently and with initiative to meet tight deadlines.

**How you'll benefit**

As part of the Australian Retirement Trust team, you'll have access to development programs that help you focus on solutions-based outcomes, and innovative ways to support our members. We provide a dynamic and rewarding work environment featuring:

- Competitive salary, bonus, and super offerings
- Flexible work arrangements
- Generous parental leave entitlements
- A focus on learning and development, including study assistance
- Volunteer and community service leave
- LGBTQI + and disability employee networks
- Wellbeing initiatives including Employee Assistance Program and discounted health insurance
- An additional leave day each year on top of annual leave.

**Next steps