Being in a business support role at Australia Post means helping our people deliver for every Australian. For more than 200 years Australia Post evolved to meet the changing needs of Australians and is continuing to upgrade to build a modern Australia Post for a modern Australia. Be part of a team where you’re helping grow our people, grow our business and making a lasting impact on the Australian community. You’ll find a culture of connection in our great people and the flexibility to balance work with life outside of it.
About the Opportunity
This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to shape and drive Australia Post’s executive communications agenda. Leading a team of Communications Business Partners, you’ll work closely with senior leaders across the organisation, including the CEO, to deliver strategic, integrated communications that support transformation, strengthen trust, and bring Australia Post’s strategy and purpose to life for employees, customers and the community.
You’ll Also:
- Lead and coach a high-performing team of Communications Business Partners, building capability and confidence to influence at senior leadership levels.
- Partner with business leaders to translate complex strategies, priorities and change initiatives into clear, engaging and effective communication approaches.
- Provide enterprise-wide insight on emerging risks, opportunities and issues, helping shape proactive communications and reputation management strategies.
- Drive alignment and collaboration across Corporate Affairs, Strategy, Risk and Business Units to deliver connected, enterprise-first outcomes.
- Establish communication standards, priorities and operating rhythms that ensure consistent, trusted and high-impact communication across Australia Post.
About You
You’re a strategic and collaborative communications leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys bringing people together around a shared purpose. Known for your good judgement, influence and leadership mindset, you build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, navigate change with confidence, and inspire high-performing teams to deliver meaningful outcomes that align with Australia Post’s values and culture.
What You Bring:
- Extensive experience in corporate or enterprise communications within a large, complex organisation, ideally supporting strategic communications and significant business transformations, and some exposure to media relations activities.
- Proven success leading senior communications professionals or business partnering teams, with the ability to influence outcomes through others.
- Strong experience advising executives and senior leaders, providing strategic counsel on communications, reputation and stakeholder engagement matters.
- Demonstrated expertise in enterprise communications strategy, issues management and navigating reputational risk in high-profile environments.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across diverse business functions and competing priorities.
- Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Business or a related discipline, with postgraduate qualifications or professional accreditation viewed favourably.
What else is in it for you?
- Bring your whole self to work every day and be met by a welcoming bunch of people who respect and support you
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, like the opportunity to work from home two days per week
- Opportunities for growth and development through formal programs or mentorship
- Exclusive team member discounts and offers for more cash in your pocket, evolving policies for flexible working, leave types and access to health and wellbeing resources
All walks, one route
It takes a lot of us to deliver for every Australian – and it’s important to us that our people behind the parcels reflect the people receiving them. We come from all walks. Different backgrounds, different ages, different genders, different sexualities and different abilities, but we all believe in the same purpose.
We welcome people all ages, genders and backgrounds – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and refugees. We’re a Disability Confident Recruiter, committed to making our hiring process and workplace inclusive and barrier-free. We’re also working hard to remove bias and build a gender-equitable experience for everyone who joins us. If you’ve got questions about accessibility, reach out to our Diversity & Inclusion team at [email protected] or on 03 8737 9415.
