Manager, Communications and Public Affairs

State Trustees Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

State Trustees Limited in Melbourne seeks a Manager, Communications and Public Affairs to lead internal and external communications, shape voice, reputation and culture, and advise the CEO and Executive team on strategy.

You will manage media and social channels, high‑level stakeholder engagements, and oversee key publications such as the Annual Report, contributing to a trusted, purpose‑driven organisation.

Qualifications

• Senior communications professional with experience across channels.
• Ability to advise executives on reputation and messaging.
• Experience in government or financial services is preferred.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external communications strategy.
• Build engaging internal communications that support culture and change.
• Grow external voice through media, PR and social media.
• Advise the CEO and Executives on communications and reputation matters.
• Support executive speaking engagements and key stakeholder activity.
• Manage issues and crisis communications when needed.
• Oversee key publications, including the Annual Report.
• Use insights and analytics to continuously improve impact.

Skills

Senior communications experience

Stakeholder engagement

Executive advisory

Strategic communications

Media relations

Written storytelling

Job description

Manager, Communications and Public Affairs

• Shape the voice, reputation and culture of a purpose-driven organisation
• Applications close 15 Nov 2026

About State Trustees

At State Trustees, we support Victorians from allwalks of lifewith their financial and legal affairs, particularly during life's most important and challenging moments.

As a Victorian Government-backed organisation, we provide trusted services that help people plan, protect, and manage their affairs with confidence, ensuring peace of mind when it matters most.

About the role

This is a rare opportunity to lead communications at State Trustees, a Victorian organisation that supports people through some of life's most important financial and legal moments.

As Communications & Public Affairs Manager, you'll shape how we communicate internally and externally, building clarity, connection and pride across the organisation while strengthening our public voice and reputation.

Working closely with the CEO and Executive team, you'll provide trusted advice on communications, reputation and stakeholder engagement, while leading internal comms, media, social media and key external messaging.

What you'll be doing

You'll bring our story to life by:

• Leading internal and external communications strategy
• Building engaging internal communications that support culture and change
• Growing our external voice through media, PR and social media
• Advising the CEO and Executives on communications and reputation matters
• Supporting executive speaking engagements and key stakeholder activity
• Managing issues and crisis communications when needed
• Overseeing key publications, including the Annual Report
• Using insights and analytics to continuously improve impact

About you

You're an experienced communications professional who knows how to influence at senior levels and deliver across multiple channels in a complex environment.

You'll bring:

• Senior experience in communications, PR or corporate affairs
• Strong stakeholder engagement and executive advisory skills
• Experience delivering internal and external communications strategies
• Strong writing and storytelling ability
• Confidence managing media, social and reputation issues
• Ability to juggle competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes

Experience in government or financial services would be an advantage.

At State Trustees, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference to Victorians. We offer flexible work arrangements, strong wellbeing support, and a culture focused on collaboration, inclusion and impact.

We recognise the power of diversity and creating an environment where all our people feel they belong and reflect the communities in which we live, work and serve. We care about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation or cultural background.