Job Description
Employment Type
Permanent
Closing Date
1 Oct :59pm
Job Title
Senior Corporate Affairs Specialist - Campaigns
Job Summary
Job Description
Who We Are
We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint.
Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive.
We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.
This includes making Telstra the place you want to work.
For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritizes wellbeing and choice.
The role with us
The Senior Corporate Affairs Specialist - Campaigns delivers integrated campaigns that support Telstra's strategy, strengthen reputation and build trust with key stakeholders over time.
Working as part of the Campaigns team, the role combines communications, stakeholder engagement and issues-led thinking, bringing strong execution together with insight-led planning.
The Specialist partners closely with Business Engagement Leads and Corporate Affairs teams to deliver campaigns that are connected to the enterprise narrative, aligned to priority outcomes and executed with impact.
Important note: while our preference is for this role to be based in Melbourne, VIC or Sydney, NSW , we welcome applications from candidates across Australia .
What We Offer
Performance-related pay
Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.
Purchased annual leave scheme
Additional Telstra day off
Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)
Key Responsibilities Campaign Development and Delivery




Support the development and execution of integrated Corporate Affairs campaigns aligned to enterprise priorities and CF30 outcomes
Translate strategic objectives into clear campaign approaches, messaging frameworks and content plans
Deliver campaigns end-to-end across internal, external and stakeholder audiences
Integrated Communications, Stakeholder and Campaign Execution
Deliver campaigns that bring together communications, stakeholder and influence approaches in a coordinated way
Work closely with Public Affairs and stakeholder teams to ensure alignment on advocacy, engagement and narrative
Contribute to campaigns that build understanding, trust and influence over time
Content, Creative and Channel Integration
Develop high-quality, audience-led content across employee, digital, social, media and stakeholder channels
Work closely with creative and production teams embedded in Campaigns to deliver ideas-led, channel-agnostic outputs
Ensure creative and channel thinking is integrated from the start of campaign development
Stakeholder Collaboration and Business Partnering
Partner with Business Engagement Leads and internal stakeholders to understand priorities and campaign requirements
Work across Corporate Affairs disciplines (media, employee comms, public affairs, sustainability) to deliver integrated outcomes
Contribute to clear, coordinated execution across teams, removing duplication and confusion on accountability
Insights, Planning and Optimisation
Apply audience insight,



stakeholder context and data to inform campaign planning and targeting
Monitor campaign performance and engagement, identifying opportunities to optimise impact
Support a more deliberate, insight-led approach to influencing audiences over time
Issues Management and Reputation Stewardship
Proactively identify and assess reputational risks, emerging issues and external signals relevant to campaigns and business priorities
Apply issue-led thinking to shape campaign messaging, ensuring risks are anticipated and addressed early
Lead the execution of integrated Corporate Affairs responses to issues, working closely with Business engagement, Media & Issues and stakeholder teams
Contribute to transparent, coordinated and timely responses across campaigns, channels and stakeholder engagement
Ensure messaging is consistent, accurate and aligned to the enterprise narrative in both proactive and reactive situations
About You
To be successful in the role, you'll bring skills and experience in:
Strong communication and content development skills, with the ability to simplify complex messages
Solid campaign planning and delivery experience across multiple channels
Understanding of stakeholder engagement and how communications support influence
Analytical mindset, using data and insight to inform decisions
Collaborative and outcome-focused, working effectively across teams and disciplines
Brings curiosity, creativity and ideas-first thinking
Comfortable working at pace and adapting to changing priorities
Takes ownership and delivers with discipline and attention to detail
Qualifications/Certifications
Experience in corporate communications, campaigns, public affairs or related fields
Experience delivering integrated communications or campaigns i
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📌 Senior Corporate Affairs Specialist - Campaigns (Melbourne)
🏢 Telstra
📍 Melbourne