Communications Manager

510786
- Brisbane, QLD, 4000
- People and Transformation
- Permanent Part time

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G8 Education is one of Australia’s largest early education and care providers, with more than 420+ centres across Australia and over 10,000 team members who are all helping shape the lives of over 45,000 children every day. Our core values of passion, innovation, dedication, compassion, and integrity, unite us on our journey to ensure the health and happiness of future generations where we are committed to developing a culture that empowers and rewards our family of early childhood educators, teachers, leaders, and support office team members.

**The Opportunity**

This newly scoped position will play an integral part in the success of the G8 Educations brand, reputation, and corporate success, now and into the future. The Manager of Communications’ key objective is to protect and enhance G8 Educations Brand and reputation through internal and external communications which bring to life our purpose, strategy, and values.

**Your day-to-day**

No two days are the same; this role is diverse, with depth and breadth to cement your career, now and into the future. Areas of core responsibility include, but are not limited to:

- Develop and implement an integrated media, PR, and master brand social media plan to build our brand and reputation with all stakeholders in alignment with G8 Education’s purpose and strategy.
- Develop issues and crisis management plans including leading communications responses to issues and incidents, considering media, team member and family communications, as well as other relevant stakeholders.
- Support events, sponsorships and other initiatives which grow advocacy for G8 Education and the early learning sector, highlighting our credibility and commitment to supporting high quality early learning outcomes for children across Australia.
- Partner with the People Team, Operations Team, Marketing Team and other functions, to deliver internal communications which support delivery of our core business operations, our strategy and key engagement initiatives.
- Promote G8 Education’s community partnerships to build team member, family and community engagement in a way that builds trust and advocacy for our brand.
- Work closely with the Finance and Legal teams to support their delivery of key investor relations communications, including results and Annual Report.
- Lead and manage the Communications team.

**About You**

You are someone who thrives in a fast-paced and engaging work environment. You value great partnerships, you’re collaborative, you always strive for excellence, and you own the outcomes. Some of the required skills and experiences to be successful in this role:

- 5+ years of experience in a like minded organization ( preferably ASX-Listed)
- Demonstrates professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrated experience working in a fast paced, multi-site organisation.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship building
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong time management and organising skills.
- Demonstrates initiative, capacity to work without supervision and confidence in decision making.

**Benefits Include**:

- Competitive salary package
- Work From Home & Hybrid working conditions encouraged.
- Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company
- Flexible working arrangements and role autonomy
- Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
- Exclusive access to our employee benefits program covering a wide range of discounts and promotions
- G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment._