Bankwest

Finance / FinServ

CommunicationsManager

Australia PART TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Communications Manager at Bankwest. Skills: internal and external communication strategies and campaigns, leadership communication, employee engagement, stakeholder engagement, issues management, reputation management. contribute to the delivery of our Bankwest Corporate Affairs strategic priorities. creating compelling narratives, campaigns and strategies that support Bankwest employee and stakeholder engagement”

What You'll Achieve.

support Bankwest employee engagement; Bankwest’s ambition to be Australia’s favourite digital bank; impact Bankwest’s reputation

Industry & Context.

Finance / FinServ

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

A passion for delivering effective communications, be results-orientated, and able to contribute to and execute strategic programs of work and tactical activities, experience in stakeholder engagement and relationships, Proven written communication skills, An ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, A risk mindset

Nice to Have

Experience in financial services will be highly regarded either through agency or in house., At least 2 years’ experience in a communications role (Marketing/Corporate), Affairs/Journalism/Stakeholder Relations) or an equivalent role in either in-house or PR agency., Media relations experience as well as a sound knowledge of internal channels, with a keen interest and knowledge of public affairs, Knowledge and experience in dealing with financial and consumer media, and have experience in preparing briefing materials for issues management.

What You'll Do.

contribute to the delivery of our Bankwest Corporate Affairs strategic priorities

creating compelling narratives

campaigns and strategies that support Bankwest employee and stakeholder engagement

work as part of the broader Bankwest CA team on proactive

reactive and issues-based internal and external communications

Develop and execute effective internal and external communication strategies and campaigns to support Bankwest employee engagement and Bankwest’s ambition to be Australia’s favourite digital bank.

Craft compelling written leadership communication and take a leading role in planning and executing employee events to ensure alignment and effectiveness of senior leader face-to-face communication and engagement opportunities.

Manage key internal communication channels and measure their effectiveness through a range of mechanisms

including some operational tasks.

Contribute to Corporate Affairs issues management and proactive communications

and coordinating responses and actions

in collaboration with teams across CMC.

Develop creative assets for channels including earned and owned media

social media and internal channels to support broader campaigns

including video production.

Have a keen sense for potential risk and reputational issues and effectively manage risk as it relates to your role.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Build close working relationships with teams across Corporate Affairs, CMC, Bankwest and CBA to align communication with Bankwest and Group-wide campaigns to drive greater impact.; coordinating responses and actions, in collaboration with teams across CMC.

Communication Scope

Proven written communication skills; leadership communication; internal and external communications

Process & Methodology

execute strategic programs of work and tactical activities

Full Job Description

**See yourself in the team** The Customer, Marketing & Communications (CMC) team communicates the value Bankwest creates for our customers, colleagues and the community, so they understand who we are and what we stand for. Corporate Affairs, within the CMC, builds advocacy for the impact Bankwest creates as we transform into a WA-based national digital bank. We work with leaders, colleagues, customers, brokers and the community to create shared value and build trust on our journey to becoming Australia’s favourite digital bank. Corporate Affairs is an integrated team that supports Bankwest’s leaders with strategic communications counsel and tactical delivery. Our work helps the bank deliver its strategy through managing reputation risks, communicating with clarity and context, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. **Please note, this opportunity is a for a part time (3 days per week) position. ** **Do work that matters:** As a Communications Manager, Corporate Affairs for Bankwest, you will contribute to the delivery of our Bankwest Corporate Affairs strategic priorities. Your role will focus on creating compelling narratives, campaigns and strategies that support Bankwest employee and stakeholder engagement. You will also have the opportunity to work as part of the broader Bankwest CA team on proactive, reactive and issues-based internal and external communications with the potential to impact Bankwest’s reputation. Your responsibilities will include: * Develop and execute effective internal and external communication strategies and campaigns to support Bankwest employee engagement and Bankwest’s ambition to be Australia’s favourite digital bank. * Craft compelling written leadership communication and take a leading role in planning and executing employee events to ensure alignment and effectiveness of senior leader face-to-face communication and engagement opportunities. * Manage key internal communication channels and measure their effectiveness th

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