Job Description

About the Role
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.