Communications Specialist

**Wesfarmers Health is growing - fast - as we strive to make health, beauty and wellness experiences simpler, more affordable and easier to access for all Australians. If the thought of supporting our communications efforts to engage and mobilise our teams on this transformation journey excites you, let’s chat**

**About us**:
We are the Health Division of Wesfarmers Group, based in new offices in the Docklands. Our brands include Priceline & Priceline Pharmacy, atomica, InstantScripts and SILK Laser Clinics to name a few. Our strategy will see our portfolio expand into existing and new markets. We’re energetic, committed to our purpose, and love creative and innovative thinking.

**About the role**:
The Communications Specialist is responsible for executing our corporate and internal communications plan, supporting Wesfarmers Health’s growing portfolio of businesses.

You’ll partner with business units to develop strategic communications campaigns that leverage our communication channels and tactics to build resonance and connection with our people.

Ultimately, your communications will help connect our Team Members to the Wesfarmers Health’s strategy and engage them in our transformation.

We’re looking for someone with a great attitude, exceptional attention to detail and a willingness to hone their communication skills in a hard-working (but fun) team.

**The responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to**:

- Internal communication:_
- Partner with Wesfarmers Health business units to drive internal alignment with communication activities
- Manage various communication tactics (e.g. intranet, weekly newsletter, digital screens etc)
- Manage special events and campaigns
- Support key internal communications projects such as conferences and forums
- Support other internal communications activities as required
- Corporate communication:_
- Provide support for award submissions, speaking engagements, testimonials and case studies, maintaining logs for all activities
- Provide support for media monitoring and administrative tasks as required

**What you’ll bring**:

- Qualifications and experience_
- 5+ years’ experience in corporate affairs, communications or public relations including experience working with senior leaders
- Bachelor Degree or higher in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or other related field
- Skills_
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to present confidently to senior stakeholders
- Able to synthesise complex information and ensure effective interpretation, in order to effectively communicate to audiences
- Ability to build strong relationships and trust across all levels of the organisation to influence outcomes
- Is a critical thinker who is creative, energetic, with a ‘can do’ attitude (and loves to challenge the status quo)
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously, while valuing opportunities to brainstorm and collaborate with the wider team
- Project management skills, excellent time management and organisational skills
- Exceptional attention to detail

**What you’ll get**:

- A fantastic work culture based off our four values - Start with the Customer, Do with Heart, Work as a Team and Own your Impact
- Access to employee benefits across Wesfarmers including team member discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks, OnePass, Priceline and Clear Skincare Clinics
- ‘Better Because of You' recognition program. Team members can recognise their peers, team or other business units, with winners taking part in our annual awards.
- Novated leasing options
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - available to all team members and their immediate family members, 24/7, 365 days a year
- Beautiful outdoor terrace for work and recreation
- Food, coffee and health & wellbeing facilities onsite including a gym
- Dedicated end of trip facilities (cycle racks, showers, lockers).
- Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Health Division and the broader Wesfarmers Group

If this sounds like you, please get in touch with your CV and a cover letter outlining why you are the perfect fit for this role. While you’re writing your cover letter, help us settle an office debate: is there a place for exclamation marks in internal communications?