Employee Communication Manager

Engage and inspire employees through creative content & storytelling
- Provide strategic communication advice to corporate functions
- Permanent position | Sydney based

**Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful**

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.

**About the role**

Are you a passionate communicator with a flair for storytelling? Do you thrive on conveying business strategy through compelling content, or uncovering surprising stories that inspire and engage people?

Origin is on the lookout for a confident and creative communication professional to join our high-performing Corporate Affairs team. This is your chance to influence how Origin communicates and connects with 5,000+ employees - bringing stories to life that align with our purpose and values, elevate culture, and spark enterprise-wide engagement with our strategy and each other. Your responsibilities will include:

- Content creation: Lead end-to-end content production and delivery, crafting compelling messages that connect employees with our strategy, purpose, values, and culture
- Communication advice: Develop and implement communication plans for various corporate functions, acting as a trusted advisor to leaders and other stakeholders
- Problem solving: Analyse situations and propose strategic solutions to improve employee communication outcomes
- Event delivery: Plan and execute internal events, including hybrid, virtual, and in-person town halls

**What will you bring?**

You will be an experienced communication professional with a background in corporate communications, journalism, or a related field. You will have experience in advising leaders on employee communication approaches that support business outcomes. You will have a proven ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging content that drives action and connection.

We’re looking for someone who also brings:

- 5+ years’ experience in internal or external communication roles
- Exceptionally strong communication skills - written, verbal and visual
- Strategic thinking, with confidence influencing at all levels
- Experience supporting large-scale change and transformation programs would be preferrable
- Project management skills and the ability to juggle competing deadlines
- Experience managing agency and supplier relationships

A collaborative and proactive mindset, high attention to detail, and the ability to build trusted relationships are essential. We appreciate those who work as a team, take responsibility, and consider the impact of their work. Curiosity, adaptability, and continuous improvement are important for success in this role.

**So why join us?**
- Join a company leading the energy transition in Australia
- Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.
- Enjoy a central CBD location with access to parking and public transport.
- 20 weeks of paid leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
- Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually.
- Engage in volunteering opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community.
- Power your career with unbeatable perks - get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee.
- Explore cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions.

**Origin - Where good change happens**

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

**_ Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing._**

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

**_ Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future._