Advisor, Internal Communications

About Us

Minderoo Foundation takes on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas, advocate for systems change and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible.

Minderoo Foundation is proudly Australian, independent, forward thinking and seeks effective, scalable solutions. Through bold, collaborative and selfless action, we seek to dismantle the systems that entrench inequality and advocate for a fairer future. 

Minderoo's Advocacy & Engagement Team enables Minderoo to strategically support, defend or advocate for its causes, appropriately influencing decisions across political, economic, community, and social institutions. Targeted advocacy, engagement with key stakeholders, including policymakers and government agencies, and strategic communications are crucial for advancing our strategic goals. The 2030 Strategy also places a heightened focus on the role of Advocacy & Engagement in building the capacity of our partners and the broader for-purpose sector, to accelerate impact.

About the Opportunity

We currently have a 12 month parental leave backfill opportunity for an Advisor, Internal Communications, to support our internal communications strategy.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Communications, your day to day will include:

• Assisting in developing and implementing the internal communications strategy to ensure employees are informed, engaged and aligned with our values, policies and procedures.
• Ensuring all internal communications are strategically aligned to promote our values and meet the objectives of One Minderoo stakeholders.
• Leading and coordinating internal events, such as town halls, musters, end-of-year functions and Founder and executive presentations, from concept through to execution, including budgeting, scheduling, venue selection, logistics and vendor management.
• Developing and managing content across internal channels, including the OneMinderoo intranet (SharePoint), email campaigns (Campaign Monitor), Teams, internal signage and The Weekly newsletter.
• Fostering consistent communication and connection across all locations, with particular focus on The Swan and Sydney offices.
• Supporting creation of Town Hall and other internal event agendas, run sheets and invitations, and oversee event delivery on the day.
• Collaborating with Focus Areas, Impact Missions, Enablers, Corporate Services on internal communications.
• Maintaining accurate internal distribution lists in coordination with IT and People and Culture.
• Overseeing internal communications and internal event budgets, invoices and financial reconciliation, reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Communications and other stakeholders.
• Managing relationships with key vendors, suppliers and partners to secure high-quality services and favourable terms.
• Coordinating partner gifted tickets offered to the Foundation, ensuring they are allocated and utilised effectively.

About You

To be successful, you will possess specialist knowledge in internal communications, particularly in cross-sector contexts, including private, public and academic. Ideally you will hold a relevant qualification, and/or 3 years' experience in project management, event management, and communications within complex environments.

In addition, you will bring:

• Experience in running Teams meetings, including high-level troubleshooting and backend functions.
• Familiarity with Campaign Monitor, Typeform and desirable tools like Slido.
• Competency with basic audiovisual equipment, ensuring seamless integration with Teams for virtual meetings.
• Strong writing, storytelling and verbal communication skills, adapting to a variety of working styles.

Next Steps

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Attractive parental leave 
• Career development opportunities

Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you interested in this opportunity.

Applications close: Monday 6 October.

Please note we reserve the right to extend closing date and/or close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified.

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Minderoo Foundation embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.