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. ASIC is seeking an experienced strategic communications professional to lead high-impact engagement and messaging initiatives across its Registry and Intelligence Group. This role is suited to someone who can quickly absorb complex information, build trusted relationships, and deliver clear, compelling communications that support ASIC's regulatory and operational priorities. Job Details Location: Melbourne or Sydney Salary: $170,621 - $202,614 plus 15.4% superannuation Position type: Permanent Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT, Monday 1 December 2025 About 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 As Senior Specialist, Strategic Communications, you will: 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 are 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 are 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 are 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. Additional Information View the position description for more information or click ‘apply’ to start your application. Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT, Monday 1 December 2025. About ASIC ASIC's remit is one of the broadest of regulators across 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. 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. Benefits Attractive superannuation Additional leave entitlements 50/50 hybrid work‑from‑home model Flexible work arrangements Assistance for study and professional development Click here to view ASIC's salary and benefits guide. To read more about ASIC, you can visit our website or review our Corporate Plan. Eligibility To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment. #J-18808-Ljbffr