Senior Advisor, Internal Communications

Cbus Super Fund; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned superannuation fund is seeking a professional to enhance internal communications. The role involves managing messages across channels and working with executives to ensure clarity and alignment with the Fund's strategies. Candidates should have experience in internal communications, strong stakeholder management, and exceptional writing skills. This full-time position is based in Melbourne, offering a hybrid work arrangement that encourages diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in internal communications within a corporate environment.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
• Experience editing and analytics in SharePoint, plus familiarity with digital communication tools.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal communications across various channels.
• Build and pitch internal communication strategies.
• Optimize internal communications infrastructure and events.
• Provide strategic communications advice to Executives and key stakeholders to ensure content is meaningful and aligned
• Monitor and report on communications effectiveness and implement improvements

Skills

Internal communications expertise

Stakeholder management

Writing and editing skills

Analytical skills in SharePoint

Creative communication approach

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Communications, PR or Journalism

Tools

SharePoint

Digital communication tools

Job description

Created by workers, for workers, CBUS Super is one of Australia’s most successful Superannuation funds. For over four decades we’ve proudly represented those who help shape Australia, hard-working individuals who deserve to make the most of their retirement, no matter the industry. As an award-winning fund we’ve been recognised for the benefits provided to our members and our innovative investment approach. All while staying committed to our member first ethos as a proud Industry Fund.

About the role

You will provide strategic internal communications advice and delivery to CBUS’ people, in support of Fund-wide and business unit objectives and in line with our Internal Communications Strategy.

This will include:

• Managing internal messages across a network of communication channels, including Intranet (SharePoint), email, All Staff events, video, and digital signage
• Working with your colleagues to strategically build, pitch and gain endorsement of the annual internal communication and engagement channel approach
• Managing and ensuring optimisation of the internal communications infrastructure, channels and events to ensure our strategy and business plan are clearly communicated
• Partnering closely with Executives and other key stakeholders, providing strategic communications advice as required to ensure content is meaningful, clear, and reflective of the Fund strategy and priorities
• Monitoring and reporting on communications effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing relevant changes

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience in internal communications, ideally within the financial services industry or a similarly complex, regulated corporate environment.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling abilities, with a keen eye for tone and audience.
• Experience with editing and analytics in SharePoint, combined with familiarity with digital communication tools and platforms.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.

Your initiative and ability to provide creative input on the most appropriate communication approach will be key to your success. If you’re looking for a role with autonomy where you’ll have the opportunity to learn from a talented and professional team, we look forward to hearing from you.

Belong at CBUS

We value difference, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. We believe that, with diversity of perspectives and experiences, you get better teams and outcomes. We’re looking for people of all genders, races, nationalities, orientations and of all abilities to join us.

We’re keen to hear from you

If you've read through the requirements of this role and you feel like you haven’t fully met the criteria, we would still encourage you to apply. We're aware of accessibility barriers when it comes to applying for a job and we want to help. If you require assistance with your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team via [e-mail]

Like to know more about working with CBUS? Check out our website, cbussuper.com.au/careers

Applications Close: Thursday, 15th April

This is a full-time position based in Melbourne. At CBUS we work on a hybrid arrangement with a minimum of 60% of your time in office.