Senior Manager, Internal Communications

Company Description

Supporting millions of Aussies since 1988 with low fees and competitive long-term performance. Profits back to members, not shareholders

Closing date:  COB 20th August 2025

Please note Rest does not accept speculative resumes from recruitment agencies 

Rest will review applications prior to the closing date and may close the role earlier

Job Description

• Exciting opportunity to implement a comprehensive internal communications strategy with a leading Superannuation Fund Provider! 
• Permanent, full-time 
• Sydney located 
• Hybrid working - a blend of Sydney CBD Office / Remote

Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds. We support nearly two million members, with around $86 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*. We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they’re more likely to get a better retirement outcome.

Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.

Reporting into the Head of Internal Communications, we are looking for an eager and driven individual to help inform, engage and inspire our employees at Rest through exciting internal communications. In this role the successful candidate will be responsible for developing timely, dynamic and integrated internal communications to drive employee engagement; business partner with senior leaders and project teams; build pride in our organisation; and promote a shared understanding of Rest’s culture, purpose, mission and member proposition to support us in achieving our Super Simple strategy.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Implement a comprehensive internal communications strategy that supports Rest’s business goals and enhances employee engagement
• Be a trusted advisor to senior leaders and provide strategic counsel on internal messaging and engagement activities
• Create compelling content that showcases our mission, purpose, values and member-centricity to engage and inspire Rest employees and build pride in our fund
• Partner with the business to provide communications support and advice, particularly P&C and Change Management
• Take ownership of Rest’s internal communications channels including Rest's intranet and news calendar as well as digital screens, videos, presentations etc
• End-to-end management and delivery of internal communications projects and campaigns that inform, inspire and connect employees across the organisation,
• Run internal events including employee briefings, social and wellbeing activities with responsibility for the budget and vendor relationships
• Support leaders in communicating with authenticity and clarity, helping them engage effectively with employees across the organisation
• Develop and maintain strong, productive relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging
• Translate complex business initiatives into clear, engaging communications that resonate with employees
• Ensure all internal communications are aligned with Rest’s tone of voice, values and strategy.
• Work closely with other members of the Communications & Community team on integrated campaigns.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in journalism, communications, business or relevant field

Required experience, understanding or credentials including

• 10+ years’ experience in corporate affairs or communications, preferably in financial services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical terms simply using plain English
• Excellent time management and negotiation skills including working under pressure with the ability to
• manage multiple tasks and competing priorities to meet deadlines
• Experience developing communication materials and messaging across different mediums and audiences
• Being personable, ability to work proactively in a small team, and operate autonomously
• Excellent relationship-building skills with proven ability to develop positive working relationships with multiple key stakeholder

Additional Information

Benefits

Our benefits have been designed so you can tailor your experience with us and include:

• Personal and professional development opportunities 
• Hybrid working 
• Purchase leave scheme and gender neutral 16 weeks paid parental leave 
• Super Contribution Continuation for 12 Months of parental leave 
• Meeting free breaks (Rest Stops) 
• Income Protection Insurance 
• Rest Excellence awards (peer recognition awards based on Rest’s values and behaviours) 

If you share our values, believe you can help make a difference for our members and want to be part of a leading superannuation fund with a Super culture, please click Apply Now.

Rest is committed to creating a flexible work environment and culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion - where people feel welcome, safe to be themselves and inspired to do their best.

We value the different backgrounds, lived experiences and abilities our diverse team brings. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths, gender identities, sexual orientations and thinking styles. This includes people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and those with disrupted work history due to career or other breaks.

Please note only people with the right to work in Australia will be considered.

*Funds under management as at 30 June 2023. Rest is recognised as a Responsible Investment Leader by the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) in its Responsible Investment Benchmark Report 2022.

Rest will review applications prior to the closing date and may close the role earlier