Director, Strategic Communications
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Job Summary
About Us
IFM Investors is a global asset manager founded and owned by pension funds with capabilities in infrastructure equity and debt private equity private credit real estate and listed equities.
Our purpose is to invest protect and grow the long-term retirement savings of working people. We believe healthy returns depend on healthy economic environmental and social systems - and these are evolving on a scale never experienced before. To find opportunity build value and meet the needs of future generations you need scale skill and expertise. Thats what IFM Investors has built up over 30 years.
With assets under management of approximately $266.1 AUD billion (at 31 December 2025) we prioritise the interests of over 831 institutional investors worldwide. IFM operates from 16 offices across Australia Europe North America and Asia.
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The Opportunity
At IFM youre not just part of an investment company but an invested one. We see the work we do as the chance to take sustainable responsible steps forward for millions of people around the world.
So we have made sure to create a workplace thats inclusive accountable and collaborative. Where youre given the opportunities to make a meaningful contribution and grow your skills. All while feeling valued and supported for who you are and what you bring to the team.
Along with the chance to make a meaningful positive difference from day one we offer a competitive salary and generous leave entitlements. Our hybrid and flexible approach can vary by team and role it is built around trust. We encourage our people to manage their work life rhythm in a way that works best for them and their teams.
Business Overview
Our Clients & Strategy team covers Business Development Investor Relations External Relations Sustainable Investment and Brand Marketing & Communications including Internal Communications.
It is responsible for all communications to investor prospects existing investors and their asset consultants as well as a broad range of other stakeholders including governments and media.
The Role
The Director Strategic Communications will report to the Executive Director Public Affairs. An exceptional leader you will play an important role in achieving outcomes across these functions working collaboratively across the team and with other internal and external stakeholders.
Activities critical to this role include:
Responsibility for developing strategic communications frameworks narrative structures and global strategy development aligned to the strategic objectives of the global external relations team.
Integrated strategic communications planning that supports organisational priorities across corporate internal and external audiences.
Collaborate/commission research to support communications planning and message development.
Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders on communications reputation and stakeholder engagement.
Work collaboratively with shareholders investors industry bodies and advocacy organisations to help develop collective messaging to advance common interests
Your Background and Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in strategic communications including media / public relations public affairs.
Proven experience in strategic communications roles in investment management asset management financial services or other relevant sector experience including in global organisations.
Experience in crisis communications reputation and issues management.
Demonstrated experience in media relations including established credentials with financial and investment media outlets/journalists and proven track record in securing positive coverage.
Depth of corporate strategic communications experience including in strategy development and execution.
Sophisticated understanding of the Australian superannuation eco-system including political environment.
Ready to invest in what matters
With IFM that includes your own career. Visit to find out more.
IFM Investors is committed to promoting an inclusive culture where all employees are valued and recognised for their unique qualities backgrounds and perspectives. We champion all groups regardless of race gender religion sexual orientation age disability or family status. We are committed to providing individuals with disabilities reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us if you require specific support at any stage of the recruitment process at
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About Company
IFM Investors is a global institutional investor and asset manager across infrastructure, debt investments and private equity.
