Corporate Affairs & Stakeholder Engagement Communications Specialist

With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has since grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 6 states.

If you’ve ever shopped at ALDI you know we are not your average supermarket.  We’re also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you’ll find good people, good purpose and a great opportunities. So you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and have a rewarding career.

It’s that simple. ALDI Good Different.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Communications Specialist to join our Corporate Communications team within the National Buying department of ALDI stores, based in Minchinbury.

This is a permanent full-time position.

Our Specialists support all stages of the communications process including strategy, planning and execution across various topics that support ALDI’s position as a responsible retailer. The right person for this role will have experience in corporate communications and a good understanding of the Australian political and social climate.   

What does the role look like? 

• Work with the Corporate Affairs and Stakeholder Manager on sustainability communications, government relations and industry engagement
• Develop and drive corporate and sustainability campaigns with communications expertise
• Create corporate communication narratives and develop materials across channels including industry newsletters and LinkedIn
• Monitor the external environment for potential reputational issues or business challenges
• Create and execute written content
• Plan and execute events and conferences
• Produce monthly reporting and presentations
• Partner with internal teams to understand issues and identify opportunities for storytelling
• Manage agencies and build relationships with external stakeholders.

• Strong experience in communications either inhouse or agency with experience working across multiple communications topics and activations
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong understanding of the Australian political and social climate  
• An enthusiastic and proactive approach to work - thinking beyond the scope of your task
• A collaborative approach with the ability to work cross functionally with agencies and internal teams
• Ability to think critically and strategically with good analytical skills
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work within tight deadlines.

• Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work options
• Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, including superannuation on parental leave
• Complimentary access to free physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or niggles
• Work with a company who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice every year since 2018 - 2024
• Access to wellness programs such as discounted gym memberships, discounted health insurance and much more!

Remuneration

• Transparent tiered salary range of $114,700 - $136,800 including super

Ready to embark on a good different career? To learn more about what it is like to work at ALDI visit our careers website www.aldicareers.com.au