Senior Manager - Media Relations

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

The opportunity 
 
An exciting opportunity to create gutsy advocacy for our more than one million amazing HESTA members by leading our super talented Media relations team as Senior Manager - Media Relations. As a talented communicator, you’ll have the chance to influence important national conversations to create a positive impact for our members around issues like climate change, gender equality and a fairer super system for women and those on lower wages.  As a trusted adviser to the business, you will work closely with the CEO and Executive team, helping navigate emerging issues and identifying opportunities to drive real change. 

About you
 
You’re an inspiring leader who wants to make a difference. You love sharing your knowledge and learning from others. A great day at work is sharing team success and seeing the skills and talents of those around you grow and develop. You’ll be energised by working in complex, issues-rich environments and are passionate about using your outstanding communications skills and deep knowledge of the media landscape to create lasting impact. But you also want to have fun along the way. This is a critical role within our organization. So, naturally, your functional expertise is ably supported by strong stakeholder management skills coupled with an ability to influence across all levels.  You shine under pressure and role model the positive, creative, and collaborative energy you bring to a team. We’re eager for the right person to join our passionate, committed team. If this all sounds like you, don’t delay in submitting your application.

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, 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. 

We will close applications once we find the right person, so don't delay!

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