Communication and Engagement Specialist

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Nextt Group Full time

Be part of a mission that delivers life-changing support to our clients
- Enjoy a flexible, hybrid working model
- Perfect role for someone looking to grow and learn, overlapping many departments

Are you a tech-savvy communicator with a passion for employee experience, change management, and organisational development? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving problems, and are eager to grow your career? Join our high-performing People & Culture team at Nextt and make a real impact
At Nextt, we believe everyone deserves the chance to Get More out of Life. As one of the top 1% of Disability Services providers across QLD, NSW, VIC, and SA, we enable our clients to live life to the fullest—and we want our people to feel just as inspired. We are looking for a Communications and Engagement Specialist based in our Melbourne office on Swanston Street. This isn’t just a role; it’s an opportunity to shape a supportive, high-performance culture in a fast-growing organisation.
Why You’ll Love This Role
As a Communications and Engagement Specialist, you’ll be the bridge between our people and our vision. This is your chance to shape how our employees experience and engage with Nextt, driving initiatives that align with our values and inspire change.
You’ll be:

- Communicating: Managing internal channels like our intranet, newsletters, and town halls to keep everyone informed and aligned.
- Engaging: Enhancing the experience of our employees with initiatives around learning and development, diversity and inclusion, wellbeing, recognition, and rewards.
- Driving Change: Supporting change management plans with creative communication strategies and ongoing employee support.
- Collaborating: Liaising with external providers, and managers to ensure seamless communication and support.

Coordinating: Learning & development calendars, onboarding for leaders and Traineeship programs.

What You’ll Bring
- A Growth Mindset: You’re agile, adaptable, and ready to learn.
- Tech Savviness: Proficiency in a range of tools and technologies, and an ability to learn quickly.
- Coordination Skills: You can juggle multiple priorities and thrive under pressure.
- Communication Expertise: You excel in storytelling, content creation, and stakeholder engagement.
- Business, Marketing, or HR Degree: Combined with 3-5 years experience in employee engagement, communications, or organisational development.

What Sets You Apart
- You’re career-oriented and eager to grow in organisational development.
- You’re creative, think outside the box, and aren’t afraid to take risks.
- You’re skilled in communications and know how to craft compelling content.
- You’re collaborative, approachable, and can navigate new challenges with ease.

What’s In It for You?
- Work alongside a high performing team, a progressive CPO and supportive Head of L&OD as your Manager. Your Manager will provide mentorship and guidance to help you excel in your role, offering expertise in employee engagement, learning and development and change management. As a collaborative and approachable leader, they will support your growth by fostering innovative ideas and ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
- Opportunity to advance your career in a unique and exciting role that blends internal communications and employee engagement.
- Make a tangible impact in a dynamic and inclusive company culture.

Why Nextt?
- Purpose with Impact - Be part of a mission that delivers life-changing support to our clients who are people with disability.
- Career Growth - Perfect role for someone looking to grow and learn in a role that has impact across the organisation. Extend your knowledge in organisational development, technology, content creation and communication.
- Hybrid Work Model - Work three days in the Swanston Street office and two days from home for a balanced schedule.

Ready to Shape the Future of Nextt?



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