Communications Associate, Corporate Affairs

Westpac; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westpac is seeking a Communication Associate in Corporate Affairs to help connect, inform and inspire colleagues across the bank. You’ll write, shape and publish content that resonates, support campaigns and internal events, and manage channels while delivering communications that matter.

The role is full-time in Sydney with hybrid flexibility, requiring in-office presence at least three days a week. You’ll gain breadth across content, channels, and stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in corporate affairs, communications, media or journalism with a keen interest in Financial Services
• Tertiary qualification in communications, media, journalism, marketing, design or a related discipline
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for range of audiences
• Well-developed stakeholder relationship skills and confidence managing multiple tasks and deadlines
• A proactive, dependable approach, with sound judgement and professionalism in a regulated environment

Responsibilities

• Help bring stories to life by writing, shaping and publishing content that resonates
• Support campaigns and internal events and manage channels
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver communications that matter

Skills

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Content creation

Education

Tertiary qualification in communications, media, journalism, marketing, design or a related discipline

Job description

Create your best future and join Westpac as a Communication Associate, Corporate Affairs

What’s the role?

You’ll be at the centre of how we connect, inform and inspire our people across Westpac Institutional Bank. As part of an experienced Corporate Affairs team, you’ll help bring stories to life - writing, shaping and publishing content that cuts through and resonates. From supporting campaigns and internal events to managing channels and creating multimedia content, you’ll play a hands‑on role in delivering communications that matter.

This is a full‑time, Sydney‑based role with hybrid flexibility, working in Sydney office minimum 3 days per week. This role offers the opportunity to build breadth across content, channels and stakeholder engagement in a fast‑paced environment.

What do I need?

• Demonstrated experience in corporate affairs, communications, media or journalism with a keen interest in Financial Services
• Tertiary qualification in communications, media, journalism, marketing, design or a related discipline.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for range of audiences.
• Well‑developed stakeholder relationship skills and confidence managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• A proactive, dependable approach, with sound judgement and professionalism in a regulated environment.

We’re obsessed with becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that:

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee‑only mortgage rates!
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.
• Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.

We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find out more information and additional contact details by visiting the "People with Disability and/or needing Accessibility Requirements" page on our website.