AddressWhat if your career could have a lasting impact on you, and the World?
At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart.
We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world.
What's in it for you?
As the Corporate Affairs Manager, Oceania at EY, you will be a key part of our Strategic Communications team developing, enhancing, and protecting EY's corporate reputation. You will manage the advocacy, stakeholder relations, communications, and media management on behalf of EY Oceania, supporting the Corporate Affairs Leader to shape and deliver positive media coverage, with a consistent narrative.
In informing strategy proactively, or responding to issues reactively, you will be required to build and maintain engagement with relevant stakeholders across professional and industry associations. You will manage multiple stakeholders internally and externally, and the focus is to proactively protect and advance the reputation of EY Oceania on key firmwide strategic issues. You will work closely with the Public Affairs Manager to shape a clear and compelling integrated approach to Corporate Affairs during a period of transformational change.
This fantastic opportunity will also support the development of strategy for, and driving action on, our approach to any issues or topics expected to impact the reputation of the firm specifically, or the profession more broadly. This will involve convening relevant stakeholders and leveraging skillsets whilst managing interdependencies across a number of functions within EY including but not limited to 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.
What we're looking for
Here's our 'wish list' but don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes. We're interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.
- 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; gain support and commitment from others; mobilize people to take action; use creative approaches to motivate others to meet practice strategic goals; engage with leaders effectively to gain sponsorship for activities.
- Proven ability to build consensus and influence at the most senior levels within an organisation.
What we can offer you
- Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
- Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/au/flexibility
- Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/au/diversity-inclusiveness
- Understand how our benefits can support you at www.ey.com/au/benefits
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 www.ey.com/au/reconciliation
Apply now… we're over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we're ready to welcome yours.
At EY we take inclusivity seriously, and we're committed to removing barriers and improving the employment prospects of people with disability or long-term health conditions. 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.
The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.
EY | Building a better working world
Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.
