Manager, Communications and Public Affairs

Title: Manager, Communications and Public Affairs

Location: Melbourne Australia

Job Description:

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $123,963 - $179,180

Grade: STL 6

Occupation: Communications, marketing and media

Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs

Reference: VG/CEO/1954908ES

Lead internal and external communications, shaping strategy, media, and stakeholder engagement at State Trustees.

• Footscray location  
• Hybrid work arrangement available
• 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 all walks of life with 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. 

Why join us 

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. If you think you can do the job and would be a great fit for our team, we'd love to hear from you.