Corporate Affairs Manager

About the role

We are looking for a Corporate Affairs Manager to join the Corporate Affairs team on a fixed-term contract basis, with the flexibility to work either part-time or full-time.

As the Corporate Affairs Manager, Internal Communications at Elders, you’ll take the lead in developing and delivering impactful internal communications that support Elders and its broader divisional structure. A national role, you will drive engagement and strengthen culture, connecting people to Elders’ strategic priorities and values.

This is a fixed-term, maternity leave cover contract until August 2027. Please submit both your resume and a cover letter with your application so we can better understand your experience and suitability for the role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver internal communication strategies, plans and content that support Elders’ strategy, values and organisational priorities.
• Lead internal communications across major company initiatives, including organisational change, business updates, and leadership communications.
• Lead communications for Elders’ systems modernisation project, ensuring system updates, changes and impacts are clearly communicated to stakeholders, supporting adoption, compliance and a positive user experience.
• Own and evolve key internal communication channels, including intranet platforms, newsletters and executive messaging.
• Partner closely with leaders and subject matter experts to translate complex information into clear, relevant and engaging communications for diverse audiences.
• Provide strategic advice and hands‑on support for internal communication requirements across Elders’ divisional structure.
• Ensure internal communications are timely, accurate, consistent and aligned with Elders’ brand and tone of voice.
• Continuously review communication systems, tools and processes, identifying opportunities to improve effectiveness, efficiency and employee experience.
• Support issues and risk communications, including contributing to crisis and change communication responses when required.
• Assist other Corporate Affairs functions, including media and external relations, community and stakeholder partnerships, and government and industry relations, as required.

About you

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in communications, corporate affairs or a related role within a complex or national organisation.
• Tertiary qualification in communications, journalism, public relations or a related discipline.
• Proven experience developing and delivering strategic internal communications that support change, engagement and culture.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences and channels.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence working closely with senior leaders and functional teams.
• Experience managing communication platforms or systems, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in or familiarity with the Australian agricultural industry would be highly regarded.

About Elders

As a trusted Australian agribusiness, we have played an important role in the agricultural sector for 187 years. Our expansive network across Australia offers links to markets, tailored advice and specialist knowledge across a range of products and services, including farm supplies, agronomy, livestock, wool, grain, finance, insurance, and real estate.

We are committed to a sustainable and prosperous future for rural and regional communities and creating value for all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain, across both Australian and international markets.

Elders is for Australian agriculture.

If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today.

For more information please visit our careers page or email careers@elders.com.au

Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.

At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

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