October 23, 2024

Commonwealth Bank

Sydney

FULL TIME

Manager Community Investment - 12 month secondment

12 month career opportunity based in our Sydney CBD office
We also offer hybrid working with a 50% in-office connection rate

See yourself in our team
Our Community Investment team and activities contribute to building trust and improving the financial wellbeing of the community. The main pillars of community investment are:

Delivering on our Comm Bank Next Chapter commitment: supporting people impacted by domestic and family violence violence and financial abuse to achieve long-term financial independence.
Engage our people: through workplace giving with the Comm Bank Staff Foundation we amplify our impact
Disaster and Crisis Support: Support community recovery and resilience following crises and disasters

Do work that matters
This is a 12 month career opportunity and the Manager, Community Investment will be accountable for managing the planning and execution of work delivered through the Comm Bank Next Chapter program, our bank-wide commitment to help end financial abuse.

The role requires a focus on delivering measurable social impact, stakeholder engagement and driving awareness internally and externally of our work in community.

Specifically, the role involves subject matter expertise across:

Managing an agreed portfolio of community investments to deliver measurable social impact. The portfolio is focused on investments delivered under the Comm Bank Next Chapter program.
Lead and input into externally published resources, reports and submissions aligned to the Comm Bank Next Chapter program
Ongoing management of specialist suppliers and external partners to deliver programs
Developing and executing stakeholder engagement plans to ensure the Group’s investment in portfolio areas is understood amongst key audiences and segments, including First Nations, vulnerable and diverse communities.
Liaising with internal stakeholders to advocate and ensure that appropriate leverage opportunities are realised and business opportunities pursued
Integrate and contribute to the development of robust Measurement, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) frameworks that align to the portfolios theory of change, and manage timely reporting on program performance
Collaborate across Marketing and Corporate Affairs teams to ensure community investment initiatives are appropriately integrated in business communication and marketing initiatives
Provide advice on portfolio area issues that affect communities and relevant Group response options
Support the development of all required documentation, processes and policies as required by Chapter Lead, Community Investment
Undertaking any other ad hoc duties required to support the delivery of the Community Investment Strategy.

We’re interested in hearing from people who have

This is a program delivery role with expected experience in delivering a range of different project types (e.g. events, content development, communications support and contribution/coordination of measurement and reporting as required)
Experience in working with, or in partnership with organisations support the recovery from domestic violence, gendered violence or First Nations
Demonstrable experience in managing complex projects with a strong research and evidence based.
Outstanding communication skills particularly writing skills.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive results.
Very sound commercial skills including: negotiation and influencing, managing budgets, marketing / communications, managing risk and project accountability.
High-level conceptual and analytical skills, evident business acumen and exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required.
Appreciation and understanding of current issues in Australian not-for-profit industry

If this sounds like you, please apply now!

If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.

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