Internal Communications Manager

Contract TypeFull time, Fixed Term Contract

RegionMelbourne (Support Office)

Job FamilySupport Office|Job Category Communications

What you'll do

Internal Communications Manager

What we can do for you

At Specsavers, we know that to reach your full potential you need to work somewhere that will bring out your best. We pride ourselves on offering a workplace with a supportive, driven, flexible and inclusive culture.

In 2025, we were proudly recognised as one of Australia's Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year and ranked 16th on Fortune's list of the World's 25 Best Workplaces.

Here's a taste of just some of our perks:

• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Two free pairs of glasses each year
• On-site free parking
• Birthday, Volunteer, Professional Development and Paid Parental Leave
• Health & Wellbeing programs
• Fully funded social club – provides a wide range of activities throughout the year

So, if you like the sound of working for a company that's dedicated to improving the lives of both their people and customers – we think you'd look good at Specsavers.

The role & team

Join our dynamic and energetic Internal Communications team as a Communications Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting into the Head of Communications, you will develop and execute impactful communication strategies and initiatives that engage, educate, and inspire Partners, Support Offices, and Store Teams across Australia and New Zealand.

In this role, you will create and edit engaging content for internal communication platforms, including newsletters, our intranet, internal events, and webinars. You'll also work closely with senior leadership to ensure messaging aligns with business objectives and drive effective communication strategies across the business. Collaborating with various business units, you'll deliver engaging, strategic communications that connect, motivate, and inform our diverse and dispersed team members.

At Specsavers, we believe in adopting a hybrid approach to support our people and the future of work. When not working from an alternative location, the Communications Manager will be based at our support office in Port Melbourne.

The skills we are looking for

• Proven experience in managing internal communications, preferably within a fast-paced FMCG or retail environment, and thriving in dynamic, ever-changing conditions.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft clear, engaging content for internal communications, ensuring consistency and alignment with business objectives.
• Strong track record in developing, proposing, and executing end-to-end internal communication strategies, with resilience in handling multiple variables and adapting to change.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, building strong, strategic relationships with senior leaders, and excelling in a fast-paced environment that requires collaboration and flexibility.

About Us

Specsavers are rated the market leader for eye tests, the retailer of choice for contact lenses and one of the fastest growing hearing providers in Australia and New Zealand. We are on a continual mission to transform eye and hearing health by eliminating preventable vision loss and blindness, including Glaucoma and Diabetes, through improved prevention and early detection, as well as providing accessible and affordable hearing care.

At Specsavers we believe a diverse, inclusive, and flexible culture enables our people to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. When it comes to flexibility, we understand that one size doesn't fit all. Our flexible working at Specsavers enables us to work in ways that support our lifestyle to help us balance our career with the other important things in life.

Creating a great place to work for our people is pinnacle to us and along with our Behaviours is at the core of everything we do. We like to think it's a fun and positive place to work – why not have a look for yourself

Applicants for the role are required to have current working rights as per, relevant government legislation.

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