Senior Manager Media Relations

Role summary

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The Senior Manager, Media Relations will lead ANZ’s media engagement and reputation-management activity in Australia. Requirements typically include substantial experience in corporate communications or journalism, strong relationships with business and financial media, excellent writing and presentation skills, and the ability to manage sensitive issues under pressure. The candidate is expected to develop proactive media strategies, prepare executives for interviews, respond quickly to enquiries, identify reputational risks, and provide clear advice to senior stakeholders. Experience in financial services, crisis communications, public affairs, or a large complex organisation is highly desirable. The role requires sound judgement, discretion, collaboration, and the ability to deliver accurate, compelling messages across traditional and digital channels.

About the employer

ANZ Bank is one of Australia’s largest financial institutions, serving retail, small-business, commercial, institutional, and corporate customers across Australia, New Zealand, and selected international markets. Founded in 1835, the bank provides transaction accounts, lending, payments, wealth services, capital-markets support, and specialist institutional banking. ANZ employs a large, diverse workforce and is focused on helping customers progress financially while maintaining strong standards in risk management, responsible banking, and regulatory compliance. Its headquarters are in Melbourne, and the organisation operates through branches, digital platforms, contact centres, and specialist banking teams. ANZ also places emphasis on community partnerships, inclusion, sustainability, innovation, and clear communication with customers, investors, employees, regulators, and the media.

Working in Australia

Australia offers strong opportunities in banking, technology, healthcare, engineering, education, construction, professional services, and skilled trades, with Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide serving as major employment centres. Workplace culture is generally direct, collaborative, practical, and supportive of work-life balance, although expectations vary by industry. Lifestyle options range from vibrant city living and cultural events to beaches, national parks, sport, and outdoor travel. Skilled migrants may qualify for employer-sponsored, state-nominated, or independent skilled visas, while temporary work and graduate pathways are also available. Requirements depend on occupation, qualifications, English ability, health, character, and sponsorship. Relocating involves arranging a visa, employment, accommodation, tax file number, banking, healthcare access, and private insurance where appropriate. Housing costs can be high in major cities, so researching suburbs and public transport before moving is advisable.