Internal Communications and Engagement Lead

**POSITION NUMBER**

3909
- **DEPARTMENT**

Finance and Commercial
- **ROLE TYPE**

Non-teaching
- **JOB TYPE**

Full time
- **CONTRACT**

Ongoing
- **LOCATION**

Preston
- **APPLICATIONS CLOSE**

29 October 2024**INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT LEAD**:

- **Annual Salary $91,441 - $100,717 + Superannuation**:

- **The role engages and motivates employees on strategic, cultural and business transformation initiatives, bringing our vision and values to life.**:

- **Melbourne Polytechnic offer Flexible Working, this role is based out of our Preston Campus. We are close to public transport and provide secure onsite parking, onsite Café & restaurant with a gym facility, hair salon & we are only a 2 minute walk to Preston market.**

**About the Organisation**:
Melbourne Polytechnic is a learning organisation that has been delivering vocational training since 1912. Learning at Melbourne Polytechnic is a unique experience with an applied focus. delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise.

At Melbourne Polytechnic we are committed to providing high quality, innovative, applied and future focused, purposeful education and training to students, industry and communities. Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and look guide students in theirs. We know that circumstances can create barriers to learning, so we offer our students personalised pathways, flexible study options and learning support.

**About the Role**:
The Internal Communications and Engagement Implementation Lead is responsible for the delivery of clear and effective internal communications and updates across Melbourne Polytechnic through a variety of channels. Communications will inform, engage and motivate staff on strategic, cultural and business transformation initiatives, bringing Melbourne Polytechnic’s vision and values to life.

**Duties**:

- Contribute to the development and implementation of the Internal Communications and Engagement Strategy and annual communications plans for Melbourne Polytechnic.
- Manage and optimise internal communication digital channels across the institute, ensuring that strategic initiatives, news, changes and updates are communicated effectively and consistently.
- Create engaging, audience-focused content that aligns with organisational needs and values.
- Manage, maintain and coordinate content for Melbourne Polytechnic’s intranet (SharePoint).
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify, source and develop stories that align to strategic initiatives and demonstrate the impact of our people and programs.
- Provide training, advice and support to enable stakeholders to effectively use internal communications channels and to build their own SharePoint department pages.
- Liaise with the Melbourne Polytechnic ICT department to develop, maintain and optimise the staff portal and/or other relevant IT systems, ensuring communication tools are effective and meet the needs of the audience.

For a full list of key responsibilities and duties, please view the **position description**.

**Skills and Experience Required**:

- Tertiary qualification in communications, marketing, digital media, journalism or relevant discipline and/or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, exceptional attention to detail and demonstrable experience in copywriting and editing, with the ability to translate complex information in ‘plain language’.
- Excellent planning and time management skills, with experience using the MS Office suite and the ability to work independently and prioritise in an agile, high-volume and changing environment.
- Demonstrated experience and familiarity with a range of digital media, content management systems and communications platforms, including, but not limited to SharePoint and Viva Engage (Yammer).
- Demonstrated experience in developing and executing targeted, impactful and measurable communications campaigns.

**How to Apply**:

- Current CV
- Cover Letter (Please ensure that you address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the **position description**)

A National Police Check is required for the successful applicant.

**Recruitment Agencies**:
Please be aware for us to engage with you, we require internal pre-approval and you must be on the State Purchasing Contract (for Victorian government common use goods and services). We will engage with you and your agency once we have the approvals.

**Diversity and Inclusion**:

- Melbourne Polytechnic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation, by ensuring that children and young people are protected from abuse or harm._