Corporate Affairs, Senior Manager in Sydney

Macquarie Group’s Corporate Affairs team plays a key role in protecting and enhancing Macquarie’s reputation and supporting business growth. This role will report into the head of the Australia and New Zealand region, working on strategic media engagement to enhance the profile of Macquarie’s businesses and expertise, and provide communications advice.

In this role, you will identify and deliver opportunities to highlight Macquarie’s activities and expertise and build understanding of the organisation through strategic media engagement. You will work with a range of journalists and external parties as well as with stakeholders across Macquarie, providing considered advice on media engagement and external communications, and support the review of materials intended for the public domain. This role covers a broad range of responsibilities, primarily in Macquarie’s home market of Australia, and also involves working closely with Corporate Affairs colleagues across Macquarie’s key markets internationally.

What you offer:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience
• Some financial services experience or financial literacy/qualifications is preferred
• Approximately 10 years' experience in corporate communications, ideally within an agency or corporate
• Strong understanding of the current media landscape, sound news judgement and established relationships with business journalists
• Excellent communication skills, with experience preparing clear, accurate and audience-appropriate media materials under deadline
• Ability to provide practical, considered advice to senior stakeholders, manage a range of technical matters and exercise sound judgement across businesses, functions and regions
• A keen interest in, and practical application of communications-related data analytics and AI
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, respond to changing circumstances and contribute both independently and as part of a team
• A track record of collaborating within a team and the ability to build strong internal and external relationships

What we offer:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
• Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non-primary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
• Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Financial Management, People and Engagement:

Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) provides a single interface for Macquarie’s businesses across key areas of people, strategy, communications and financial management. Comprising two pillars – Financial Management, and People and Engagement – it is responsible for managing the Group’s financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to protect and promote Macquarie’s reputation globally.

Inclusion at Macquarie:

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.