The opportunity

As the Corporate Affairs Manager, Oceania at EY, based in Melbourne or Sydney you will be a key part of our Strategic Communications team helping to develop, enhance and protect EY Oceania’s corporate reputation. You will manage the advocacy, stakeholder relations, communications, and media engagement on behalf of EY Oceania supporting the Head of Corporate Affairs to shape and deliver positive media coverage, with a consistent narrative.

When informing strategy proactively, or responding to issues reactively, you will need to build and maintain engagement with relevant stakeholders across media, as well as professional and industry associations. You will work closely with EY Oceania’s economics team to build and support its media engagements.

You will be responsible for driving our strategic approach to issues or matters with the potential to impact the firm’s reputation, or the profession more broadly. This will involve connecting with relevant stakeholders and leveraging skillsets whilst managing interdependencies across several functions such as Public Policy, General Counsel, Risk and Quality, Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC), Government Relations, the Executive Leadership Team and various Area and Global EY functions.

Your key responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Corporate Affairs to develop and action the media relations strategy which support the firm’s business objectives and protects and enhances its reputation.
• Build positive and trusted media relationships through timely, personalised and considered engagement.
• Manage reactive and proactive media relations, while engaging with EY subject matters experts to inform media campaigns and responses.
• Work closely with EY Oceania’s economics teams to develop, manage, and continually review and improve its internal and external stakeholder engagement.
• Work closely with Strategic Communications colleagues to identify and action media engagement opportunities that support business service line strategies and thought leadership.

Skills and attributes for success

• Proven experience in corporate affairs, media relations, crisis communications, stakeholder relations and advocacy in a corporate or professional services environment.
• Exceptional research skills and written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify and convey complex issues to diverse audiences.
• Ability to successfully navigate complex and competing priorities, and cope with ambiguity and change.
• Strong influencing skills; with proven ability to build understanding and consensus at the most senior levels within an organisation.
• The ability to analyse, evaluate and improve media engagement output and brand equity.
• Prior experience in delivering exceptions results in a multinational organisation or large corporate.

What we offer you

• At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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