Internal Communications Specialist

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Methodist Ladies' College Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Ref Code

1066093

Location

Melbourne

Category

Education Support

Sub Categories

Staff Learning and Development

The Role:

Location: Kew, Melbourne

Employment Type: Part-time (20 hours per week) | 12 Month Contract |

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and strategic Internal Communications Specialist to shape and deliver engaging, purposeful communications that strengthen staff connection, support cultural transformation, and drive the successful implementation of MLC's People Strategy.

This part-time role blends strategy with hands-on delivery—perfect for an experienced communicator who can plan, write, and execute high-quality content across multiple channels. You'll work closely with leaders, project teams, and stakeholders across the College to ensure clarity, alignment, and consistency in staff communications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement MLC's internal communications strategy, aligning with the People Strategy and College priorities.
  • Create compelling, values-aligned content for diverse internal audiences across intranet, newsletters, emails, and digital screens.
  • Support leaders with key messages, toolkits, and communications for organisational initiatives and change projects.
  • Strengthen MLC's Employer of Choice profile through internal and external storytelling (including LinkedIn).
  • Introduce governance, tone, and planning frameworks to improve communication clarity and reduce noise.
  • Measure communication effectiveness and continuously improve content and channels.

About You

You are a confident communicator with the ability to turn complex ideas into clear, inclusive, and engaging messages. You'll thrive in a role that blends planning with delivery and requires collaboration across multiple teams.

Essential:

  • Proven experience in internal communications, employee engagement, or corporate communications.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and proofing skills for a range of channels.
  • Experience with intranet/content management systems (SharePoint preferred).
  • Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
  • Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.
  • Commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
  • Current Working with Children's Check

Desirable:

  • Experience in education, not-for-profit, or complex organisational settings.
  • Understanding of change management communications.

About MLC

Methodist Ladies' College is a leading independent girls' day and boarding school in Melbourne's inner east. We offer one of Australia's broadest curriculums, empowering students to be confident, compassionate, and resilient global citizens. Our staff community thrives in a supportive, forward-thinking environment where innovation and collaboration are valued.

Apply Now

For further information, please contact the People & Culture team at

MLC is committed to child safety. All applicants will be subject to screening procedures and must hold a current Working with Children Check.

We encourage early applications as interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

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