Strategic Communications Specialist

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Orica Full time

About Orica

At Orica, it's the power of our people that drives innovation and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become a global leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse team of more than 12,500 employees worldwide.

We're at an exciting time in our history – as we celebrate 150 years of operations. We're shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation, and reimagining the way we work.

About the Role

We're seeking a highly skilled Strategic Communications Specialist to join our global Corporate Communications team. As an Internal Communications Manager, you'll play a lead role in influencing Orica's employee experience. In this pivotal role, you'll craft compelling written and digital content across various communication channels, analyse engagement metrics to drive improvement, and support dynamic internal communications campaigns and activities.

As a key member of a small, creative team, you'll have the unique opportunity to build relationships with senior global stakeholders and experiment with diverse communication tools and mediums. Your efforts will directly enhance the experience of Orica employees worldwide, making this role both impactful and rewarding.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Assists in developing and executing Orica's narrative and global key messages.
  2. Supports the Orica Corporate Communications Strategy.
  3. Creates and executes internal communication plans, campaigns and activities to address the needs of Orica's employees.
  4. Writes, reviews and publishes internal communications.
  5. Collaborates on and contributes to internal communications and online tools for company-wide messages.
  6. Manages and publishes content across key channels like the intranet, virtual town halls, enterprise social networks, and digital newsletters.
  7. Finds new ways to improve communications and enhance the employee experience.
  8. Creates visually appealing and engaging design content to enhance communications across all channels while managing and upholding the Orica corporate brand and its related materials.
  9. Supports organisational change through effective internal communication with cross-functional teams.
  10. Creates and delivers regular analytics to report on engagement and channel performance and proactively identifies opportunities to improve, based on analysis.

Requirements

  1. Degree in Communications.
  2. Minimum two years' experience post qualification.
  3. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders.
  4. Ability to plan, influence and execute.
  5. Strong written and verbal communication skills to present strategic logic and recommended pathways, coupled with the ability to present to key stakeholders.
  6. Graphic/visual design experience.
  7. Communications statistics and analytical experience.

Desired Experience

  1. Industrial / B2B communications experience.
  2. Demonstrated knowledge of the markets in which Orica operates.
  3. Knowledge of mining, explosives and blasting concepts.

What We Offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We Respect and Value All

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.



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