Communications Specialist

**Job Details**:
**Location**

Cremorne

**Salary**

AU$850.00 - AU$950.00 per day + inc super

**Job Type**

Full Time

**Ref**

BBBH99907_1679382685

**Contact**

Daniel Clifford

**Posted**

14 minutes ago

**The Client**:
We are currently working with a HR related organisation that is a household name in the Australian market, they currently have a requirement for a Communications Specialist to join their Marketplace Unification program. Initially offered as a 12-month contract the role has a strong likelihood of future extensions following the project deliverables.

**The Role**:
This role will support the communications objectives of the client's program, a major program which involves the implementation of several technology platforms across their Asia Pacific (APAC) business. The program will involve stakeholders across seven countries, so there is strong awareness across the organisation for the program.

This role delivers on the Marketplace Unification narrative and communications plan, aligning key messages and communications activities at an organisation-wide level. These communication activities set the scene for Marketplace Unification and highlight the significant milestones and achievements which this role helps to celebrate and acknowledge.

**Responsibilities**:

- Update and execute the overarching Marketplace Unification communications plan, working to position the narrative and key messages clearly to engage the wider organisation in line with the Unification communications and engagement approach.
- Develop a variety of content for existing internal communication channels and work closely with the Program of Work (PoW) Communication and Change Leads to gather updates. This includes but is not limited to: fortnightly program wide updates, ad hoc messages from senior leaders, digital and video content, organisation-wide forum presentations (townhalls, domain updates, ANZ external forums, ad hoc other business presentations), and articles for the client's intranet.
- Support the Marketplace Unification People team with check-in survey execution and communications. Implement metrics to monitor performance of Unification internal communications and report and advise on the evolution of internal communications accordingly.
- Work with the client's Corporate Communications team to align messaging and leverage opportunities to repurpose and maximise content where appropriate.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of Marketplace Unification celebration events across APAC.
- Capture the latest activities in written fortnightly updates and on an ongoing basis.
- Build working relationships with the PoW Communication and Change Leads, and Unification leaders, and input into the successfully deliver of 'APAC Day 1' communications.
- Ensure regular and relevant communications on the client's social communication channel, Slack. This role will post content on the channel as well as host coordination sessions with the communications working group to ensure timely and relevant posts (e.g., celebrating major milestones).
- Manage the Unification info site on the client's intranet) to ensure content and messages are current.
- Build relationships across the business so you have a network of people to draw from to create content that is reflective of activities across departments and geographies, as required.

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**Required Skills & Specialisms**:

- Proven record of running successful internal communications programs across complex business environments, specifically in technology teams or transformation environments.
- Ability to relate well to others and build relationships with people from different backgrounds, as well as being flexible and adaptable, and highly resilient, with the ability to work in ambiguous situations.
- Demonstrated time management and multi-tasking skills, where you can deliver to tight deadlines while managing conflicting priorities.
- An excellent writer and storyteller with a passion for creating engaging content which reflects the culture of the business.
- Strong commercial judgement and ability to think critically.
- Exceptional attention to detail.