Commercial Manager

About us

Established in 1840, we are Australia’s first wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services for our members and the community.

As a social enterprise, we’re motivated by our purpose to positively impact the wellbeing of millions. We reinvest profits to deliver products and services sustainably that matter most to our members, customers and the Australian community.

For us, Real Wellbeing encompasses the whole experience of life. It’s about feeling supported in your health, connected with your community and empowered to live life on your terms.

Your New Role Looks Like This:

Join us as a Commercial Manager, Life, where you’ll play a pivotal part in supporting the delivery of the Life business’ strategic and commercial objectives. Australian Unity’s Life business is a market leading provider of Investment, Education and Funeral Bond products and this role offers a unique blend of day to day business management, strategic support, business development, and stakeholder engagement, providing you with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on this exciting business.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Support the Life leadership team in day-to-day business management, identifying ways to enhance effectiveness.
• Draft board reports and deliver high-quality management reporting.
• Deliver regular reporting to external business partners as required under agreements.
• Collaborate on key initiatives to deliver exceptional performance and customer value.
• Support the execution of strategic growth initiatives, including M&A and business development opportunities.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify new opportunities.
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations for clients and business partners.
• Cultivate a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer-centricity.
• Build productive relationships across the platform and Group to achieve strategic objectives.
• Collaborate on key initiatives to deliver exceptional performance and customer value.

This is your chance to work in a role that combines strategic focus, flexibility, and creativity. You’ll play an active role behind the scenes, contributing to high-impact projects and initiatives that shape the direction of our business.

About You:

• Tertiary qualification – Business, Finance or related discipline.
• Sound understanding of the Funds Management and Financial Advice sectors
• Commercial acumen and an advanced understanding of business growth levers
• The ability to project manage initiatives that effect many people with diverse interests and perspectives
• Developed negotiation skills

What’s on Offer:

You will enjoy a range of great employee benefits and rewards including:

• Competitive salary + bonus program
• Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days
• 14-week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents PLUS our Bump to Baby
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program – support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most
• Maxxia Rewards - a great range of discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants.
• Discounts across the Australian Unity business including Private Health Insurance, General Insurance + more!
• Available access to LinkedIn Learning courses through our great Learning platform

For further benefits visit: https://www.australianunity.com.au/careers/culture

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people