Marketing & Communications Business Partner

QinetiQ is a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

At QinetiQ we employ more than 6000 people in 51 locations around the world, including more than 650+ people here in Australia working across all states and territories.

QinetiQ has reached an agreement to acquire Air Affairs, and as a result of this expansion we are recruiting key functional positions to support us on our growth journey.

Reporting to our Internal Communications & Employment Brand Manager, you’ll be responsible for supporting the execution of our business and people strategies through the delivery of effective internal communications and employer brand marketing strategies. You’ll craft and deliver content that inspires and engages current and future employees alike.

This role was designed to be part time (0.8) but applicants seeking full time hours are welcome to apply.

**So the role? The key focus of your role will be to**:
Support the delivery of the internal communication and engagement strategy

Develop rich, relevant content for the editorial calendar; ensuring communications are fresh, creative, and engaging

Support content creation for internal communications

Supports content creation for social media channels, programs, events, and campaigns to build an attractive and compelling employer brand, including creating rich and creative content for social media, our website, recruitment platforms, media and events

Promote and coordinate internal events and engagement activities

Create opportunities to tell our internal story externally and supports campaigns to highlight QinetiQ’s employer brand

**As our ideal applicant, you’ll present with**:
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with a track record of building inspiring narratives, developing speaking points, and crafting written pieces for executives and technical audiences

Sound understanding of how communications, leadership and culture intersect

Experience turning brand ideas into content that inspires and engages

Experience with change management and information dissemination across a multi-disciplinary workforce

A general understanding of analytics and post-campaign reporting

Excellent understanding of the digital industry, the latest trends and how to use this to deliver great creative across all platforms

Relevant qualifications

Whilst not essential, experience producing and managing content on social media channels including LinkedIN, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for both paid and organic executions will be highly regarded as will experience with Photoshop, graphic design skills using the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of products including Premiere Pro and After Effects and/or Sharepoint experience.

Due to the nature of our work, you'll need to be an Australian citizen and eligible for Australian Defence security clearance.

**Benefits**:
At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed. Some of our benefits include:
Individual Professional development allowance

Flexible work

Leave purchase

Loyalty leave

Individual and company performance bonuses

Complimentary salary continuance insurance

Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back

Generous parental leave