Media Relations Specialist

More than one million Australians trust HESTA with their money. HESTA is a top-performing industry super fund working for real-world impact. We use our expertise and influence to deliver strong long-term returns while accelerating our contribution to a more sustainable world. 

HESTA is also an inspiring and rewarding place to work. That’s because what we do makes a difference to the lives of our members. The people who work at HESTA are not only exceptional at what they do, they’re focused on living and creating a strong organisational culture. We’re an industry super fund dedicated to the people who keep our communities going. People who provide some of the best health, education and community services in the world are HESTA members – and we are proud to serve them. 

Bring your authentic and passionate self to this exceptional role #careerswithimpact 

The opportunity

As our Media Relations Specialist, you’ll be a key member of the Media Relations team, responsible for managing various media activities and dealing with a broad range of senior stakeholders, both across and external to the business, to communicate and advocate HESTA’s position on important and meaningful issues.  This will include contributing to ongoing reporting, responding to regular inbound media enquiries, pitching new opportunities and stories to media, writing media releases, preparing briefing notes for the CEO and other senior stakeholders and supporting issues and crisis management.  You will also provide strategic advice and contribute to long-term planning of Fund and key spokespeople profile building as well as advise on improvements to policy and process where appropriate.

About you

You have outstanding written and verbal communication skills and a background in media, an agency or inhouse media relations, external communications or corporate affairs role, preferably in an issues-rich environment.  Using your deep knowledge of the media landscape, you’ll work well under pressure and be capable of dealing with multiple priorities.  You’ll be skilled at working productively and collaboratively and what’s most important is the positive and creative energy you bring to work each day.  We’re eager for the right person to join our team ASAP so if this all sounds like you, don’t delay in submitting your application!

What’s in it for you?

Benefits that matter and make a difference for our employees 

• Leave for those moments that matter, an additional 6 days of leave at the end of year, up to 6 days paid volunteer leave, gender neutral paid parental leave of 20 weeks, Gender Affirmation leave, reproductive health and wellbeing leave, Cultural and Ceremonial leave. Access your LSL after 3 years, take AL at half pay, and purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave (just to name a few!). 
• Your Professional development matters, up to $5k per year professional development and up to 8 days professional development leave, HESTA scholarships and free access to a range of premium learning tools. 
• Your health and wellbeing matters, free annual flu shots and skin checks, incredible social events throughout the year and a comprehensive employee assistance program available 24/7. 
• Your financial wellbeing matters, up to 15% super, financial planning support, end of year payment for all Enterprise Agreement-covered employees, incentivised Employee Referral Program and novated lease options. 

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures and abilities. We welcome and support applications from First Nations people, physically, neuro or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age. We are proud to be WGEA accredited as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equity.  

We want all candidates to feel safe, included and provided with the best opportunity to thrive, if you require reasonable adjustments during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of the Talent team careers@hesta.com.au and we’ll call you to discuss.  

Applications will close when we find the right applicant.

Please note: Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position