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Associate Director, Strategic Communications

Melbourne, Victoria, AUFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop and deliver IFM's global enterprise narrative, lead strategic communications priorities, and position the firm as a trusted source of long-term capital to support investment and growth priorities.

Role type

Senior IC strategic communications director

Builds

Integrated influence campaigns, evidence-led narratives, and thought leadership for investors, governments, and media

Domain

Asset management / Financial services / Public affairs

Required skills

Strategic communications, media relations, crisis communications, reputation management, stakeholder engagement, content development, global capital markets knowledge, Australian superannuation ecosystem knowledge, corporate strategy execution

Preferred skills

Experience in investment management or financial services, established credentials with financial media outlets

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Develop evidence-led narratives and thought leadership, manage crisis communications and reputation issues, collaborate with investment and business development teams on major initiatives, secure positive media coverage, evaluate communication effectiveness

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC