Help us deliver for Australia 

Australia Post is delivering for Australia. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.

About the opportunity

With ambitions to be a partner of choice for our customers and suppliers and be rated an employer of choice with world-class safety results, Australia Post must continue to transform across many fronts. Community is core to our purpose at Australia Post hence this role is core to engaging the entire business, and the Australian community we serve, ensuring we deliver on our purpose “To help communities thrive”.  

What you’ll deliver with us  

Reporting to the ‘Community Relations & Partnership Manager’, you will be part of the team, responsible for providing strategic direction, governance, management and activation of key community investments including shared value partnerships, sponsorships, grants, workplace giving and staff volunteering.  

You’ll also

Support the work in collaboration with key stakeholders to deliver on the Community Partnership and Programs Strategy to strengthen our reputation and create positive impact in the communitySupport the development and Implementation of community programs and partnerships for the benefit of the organisation, its team members and Australian communities, and to deliver on the enterprise strategyWork in partnership with the Retail, Brand, Marketing and Communications teams to develop and deliver marketing and communications plans to support the community strategy and enhance the brand and reputation of Australia PostFoster strong and respectful relationships with key Not for Profit partner organisations, community groups, Peak bodies and regulatory authoritiesMeasure and report progress and impact of community activity for Board, Executive and External Stakeholder Council requirementsDevelop operational plans for key community initiatives and projectsDeliver workforce engagement programs in conjunction with relevant stakeholdersUndertake post-implementation analysis of campaign initiatives to ensure learnings are captured, drive improvements and report impact and return on investmentMaintain and build relationships with stakeholders across the enterprise and identify opportunities to support business and product-related initiatives

About you

You have a passion for making a positive impact to the lives of Australians particularly those who are disadvantaged. You are a communications, marketing or community engagement specialist, action-oriented and great at building strong relationships with your stakeholders, internally and externally. 

You’ll also need   

3+ years of experience in delivering community programs and/or partnerships in a corporate, Not For Profit or equivalent environmentA tertiary qualification in communications, marketing, community engagement or community developmentDemonstrated ability to communicate and form working relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers, partners and suppliers across a range of sectorsProven track record of delivering, managing and leveraging partnerships across large and complex organisationsExperience in navigating, collaborating and influencing stakeholders within a large matrix organisationAbility to adapt to organisational change, prioritise workload, and problem solveHighly developed communication and writing skills

How we’ll deliver for you

Join one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse workforces in Australia, where we’re all ages, genders and come from all walks of lifeWe deliver on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment and Safety every day. They’re the TIES that bind our team togetherImmerse yourself in the AP Way – where every single team member partakes in a learning module to help understand the vital role we play in delivering on our strategy and purpose

We’re delivering together 

At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees. 

We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees. We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace.  If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on inclusivecareers@auspost.com.au 

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