Corporate Communications Lead | Senior Manager

PwC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Floating public holidays

Birthday leave

Parental leave 26 weeks

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

PwC Australia is seeking a Corporate Communications Lead at Senior Manager level based in Sydney. You will shape internal communications, issues management and stakeholder engagement to inform and inspire thousands of people and partners across Australia.

You will partner with senior leaders, guide a high-performing team, and drive strategic campaigns at the intersection of people, culture and corporate strategy, delivering measurable outcomes and lasting connections across the firm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate communications or internal communications within a dynamic, high-profile organisation.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to lead complex work and deliver quality outcomes.
• Strong project management skills with a results-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships quickly and influence senior stakeholders effectively.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and implementation of communications activity and issues management for People & Culture and enabling functions.
• Collaborate with Corporate Affairs leaders to craft campaigns delivered on time and on budget with measurable impact.
• Influence senior leaders and act as trusted advisor to internal stakeholders including Management Leadership Team and Governance Board.
• Develop and implement measures to assess the impact of communications outputs and capture feedback for improvement.
• Leverage leadership experience by coaching and guiding high-performing teams in corporate communications.

Skills

Corporate comms

Strategic thinking

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Job description

Corporate Communications Lead | Senior Manager

There's real craft in shaping how thousands of people feel connected to the organisation they're part of — and it starts with communicators who know how to blend strategy with storytelling. As a Corporate Communications Lead at PwC, you'll bring your expertise in internal communications, issues management, and stakeholder engagement to lead strategic campaigns that inform and inspire more than 6,500 people and partners across Australia, based in Sydney / Gadigal. You'll work at the intersection of people, culture, and corporate strategy — partnering with senior leaders and guiding a high-performing team to drive meaningful connections across the firm.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Brand & Communications

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

There's real craft in shaping how thousands of people feel connected to the organisation they're part of — and it starts with communicators who know how to blend strategy with storytelling. As a Corporate Communications Lead at PwC, you'll bring your expertise in internal communications, issues management, and stakeholder engagement to lead strategic campaigns that inform and inspire more than 6,500 people and partners across Australia, based in Sydney / Gadigal. You'll work at the intersection of people, culture, and corporate strategy — partnering with senior leaders and guiding a high-performing team to drive meaningful connections across the firm.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, and health giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

Whatyou’lldo

• Lead the strategic development and implementation of communications activity, reactive corporate communications and issues management (where required), with a focus on our People & Culture portfolio and Enabling Functions.

• Work with Corporate Affairs leaders to develop strategies and implement campaigns that are delivered on time, to budget and achieve impactful and measurable results.

• Use your excellent communication and stakeholder skills and experience influencing senior leaders to drive alignment across diverse teams and act as a trusted advisor on issues to internal stakeholders including Management Leadership Team and the Governance Board.

• Lead the development and implementation of measures that assess the impact of communications output and gather feedback for future improvement, and review corporate communication material produced by your team.

• Leverage your existing leadership experience having led or coached high-performing teams in corporate communications.

Whatwe’relooking for
Core skills

• Proven experience in corporate communications or internal communications within a dynamic, high-profile organisation.

• Strategic thinking with the ability to lead complex work and deliver quality outcomes.

• Strong project management skills with a results-oriented approach.

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships quickly and influence senior stakeholders effectively.

• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable skills

• Agility and willingness to lean into new challenges and shifting priorities.

• A collaborative mindset with a genuine appreciation for constructive challenge and knowledge-sharing.

• Adaptability and a willingness to support colleagues across functions — ready to 'jump in' where needed.

• Natural curiosity and an openness to continuous learning and improvement.

Whatyou’llgain

• The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.

• Work within an inclusive environment committed to Inclusion and Diversity and First Nations Prosperity, ensuring diverse perspectives are at the forefront of our work.

• Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.

• Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.

• Generous leave entitlements to support your work-life balance - including floating public holidays, birthday leave and ability to purchase additional leave on top of your four weeks.

• A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.

We’recommitted to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristicand tomaintaininga safe, respectful workplace for everyone.We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in your selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments yourequireduring our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations youanticipateneeding to help you perform your role.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills
Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Behavior Change Communication, Business Communications, Business Partnering, Change Impact Analysis, Change Management, Coaching and Feedback, Coaching and Training, Communication, Communications Management, Communications Strategy, Community Organizing, Content Creation, Copywriting, Corporate Communications, Creativity, Crisis Communications, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation {+ 24 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

October 24, 2026