Reporting and Communications Specialist or Lead - Responsible Investment

Careers with Impact

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

At HESTA, our purpose is to invest in and for people who make the world better. As part of our Super with ImpactTM purpose, HESTA is committed to investment excellence with impact. We recognise the importance of pursuing a growing, sustainable and inclusive economy. By managing systemic risks, integrating responsible investment factors, catalysing innovative investments and being a ‘gutsy advocate’ for a fair and healthy community, we can deliver strong, long-term returns for our members and help accelerate progress to a more sustainable world.

As part of the Responsible Investment (RI) team, Reporting and Communications team members support our members, future members, partners, peers and people understand how investing responsibly with HESTA can help realise that future.

Depending on your experience level, this role title could be Specialist or Lead.

In this role, you will help deliver the responsible investment reporting and communications requirements inclusive of 1) strategic RI communications 2) mandatory and voluntary reporting and disclosure 3) member RI communications. The role will also develop responsible investment content, working closely with the brand, marketing, content management, media and investment management teams to ensure messages are aligned with broader communications plans and strategy. 

Your contribution will help consolidate HESTA’s position as a thought leader in responsible investment.

About You

With a keen interest in communication and a passion for responsible investment, you will bring subject matter knowledge of relevant regulatory reporting requirements and voluntary disclosure frameworks such as the Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).   

To be successful in this role you will need expertise in technical writing, editing techniques and the ability to translate complex responsible investment themes and priorities into simple, clear and compelling messages for both internal and external stakeholders. Content may include written, graphical, survey and video material for a range of channels. You should also be comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic environment with concurrent deadlines and bring a strong attention to detail.

You will have a collaborative approach and enjoy working with diverse stakeholders to deliver outcomes. Also desirable is experience in superannuation, investments or other global markets organisations and an understanding of different investment asset classes.  

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. 

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