Senior Specialist, Strategic Communications

Senior Specialist, Strategic Communications At ASIC, you can be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians. Contribute to delivering on ASIC's purpose, vision, and strategic priorities to help maintain the integrity of the financial system and protect consumers from harm. Melbourne or Sydney Salary $170,621 – $202,614 plus 15.4% superannuation Permanent position Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT, Monday 1 December 2025 The team ASIC communications serve multiple audiences, including consumers and investors, employees, media, community, government and industry, and its regulated community. This requires a whole-of-ASIC approach. ASIC's Communications & Corporate Affairs Group builds and leverages media and strategic stakeholder relationships to improve awareness and understanding of ASIC's mandate and outcomes and enhance ASIC's reputation. It manages external, digital, strategic and internal communications, and delivers ASIC's consumer education and Moneysmart. The role Key Responsibilities Lead the development and execution of strategic communications and stakeholder engagement plans for ASIC's Registry and Intelligence Group. Provide trusted advice to senior leaders on messaging, media, and engagement approaches. Translate complex regulatory and technical content into clear, audience-focused communications. Deliver high-quality content across internal and external channels, including media and social. Collaborate across ASIC to ensure alignment, governance, and best practice in communications. Monitor and evaluate communication effectiveness, embedding continuous improvement. About You You bring deep experience in strategic communications, ideally within financial services, consulting, government, or regulatory environments. You've led integrated campaigns, managed issues and reputational risk, and worked closely with senior executives and technical experts. You're confident developing content across multiple platforms and have a strong grasp of external communications, stakeholder engagement, and media strategy. Experience with data, technology, or registry systems will be highly regarded. You're proactive, adaptable, and quick to get across new subject matter. You build rapport easily, engage confidently with diverse stakeholders, and work effectively across teams. You're delivery-focused, resilient under pressure, and able to manage competing priorities with sound judgment. Your ability to influence, collaborate, and drive outcomes makes you a valuable partner across the organisation. Benefits Attractive superannuation Additional leave entitlements 50/50 hybrid work-from home model Flexible work arrangements Assistance for study and professional development ASIC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply as well as applicants from all backgrounds and with different abilities. ASIC's remit is one of the broadest of regulators around the world. ASIC regulates corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit and monitors and promotes market integrity and consumer protection in the Australian financial system. Through our enforcement work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms. To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment. Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT, Monday 1 December 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr