Communications Advisor

1 week ago


Brisbane, Australia Virgin Australia Full time

**Work type**:
Max Term**Location**:
Brisbane**Job type**:
Marketing & Communications**Applications close**:
**Communications Advisor**:

- 12 month, maximum-term contract based out of our Brisbane head office
- Flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week

Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety - in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.

**What you’ll be doing**

The objective of the Communications Advisor role is to assist in the planning and delivery of effective internal and external communication strategies to support positive reputation of Virgin Australia and its services with employees and the general public.

The Communications Advisor supports the internal and corporate communication objectives and development of materials. Using their strong communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills, they will help to deliver day-to-day internal communications, assist with campaign development and delivery, associated administrative tasks, media management and also participate in on-call media duties, outside of hours on a rotating basis.

Further responsibilities:

- Assist with the development and implementation of proactive internal and external communication programs across all of Virgin Australia Group’s communication channels
- Assist with planning content and developing messaging for the creation of briefing notes, media releases, speeches, reports and internal campaign activity
- Monitor media and internal communications channels, elevating issues as necessary
- Assist with the planning and management of internal and external events as required
- Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and journalists.
- Work collaboratively with the Corporate Affairs team and other departments and individuals within the organisation
- Maintain the Corporate Affairs Calendar to ensure key events and milestones are coordinated and proactively communicated to the wider team
- Live and breathe our values

**You’ll be great in this role if you**
- have a tertiary qualification in Communications or similar
- have minimum 2 years' experience in a communications/ public relations role
- are passionate about internal and employee communications in an exciting, issues rich industry and environment
- have experience writing content for campaigns
- have experience working with media/ creating newsworthy content
- are extremely organised. Previous experience in a fast-paced corporate environment or event management is highly advantageous
- have strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- are eager to learn and be part of a high performing team and you have experience collaborating in a highly team-focused environment
- are comfortable embracing transformational change
- you are passionate about aviation / travel
- are open to a full-time, 12 month maximum-term contract (with potential for the contract to be extended/ role to be made permanent if business requirements prevail). Please note you will still receive annual leave, personal leave and most permanent employee benefits.

**We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry - including (but not limited to)**:

- Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
- A flexible, hybrid work style. Work from home or the office, adapt your location to suit your style and needs
- One of Brisbane’s most admired head office locations, with South Bank train station, a supermarket, pharmacy, and lunch options downstairs plus a 5-minute walk to the Busway, a rooftop restaurant and onsite gym (with a low membership fee) and South Bank Parklands just across the road
- Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
- Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
- Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
- ‘Dress for Your Day’ - enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.

**When everyone is included, everyone wins**

**Ready to apply?**

We’re ready to hear from you.



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