National Strategic Communications Manager

**Job Brief**:
Based in Hobart, digital platforms and media communications

Our people each contribute in different ways, embracing our business values and harnessing our can do - safely culture with purpose and intent. Our shared values are an essential part of our business culture, they define us. They underpin and guide our commitment, attitude, how we work and the quality of our products. We are passionate, we achieve together, we own it and we can do safely.

**We love the seafood, but we really love people. They are our heartbeat. Our communities form our heartland.**

**What does your role look like?**

Start the next chapter in your career as Tassal's new **National Strategic Communications Manager**. We are seeking someone with passion/empathy for building and maintaining a community of supporters. Reporting to the General Manager of Corporate Affairs & Communications, this brand-new role is a great chance to work with a Tasmanian born and bred institution. We are looking for someone who can have a real hands-on involvement across our national footprint.

This full-time position is based at our gorgeous waterfront office in Hobart and offers a unique opportunity to connect locally and put into play your expertise in internal/external media communications and digital platforms. You will work on:
**Lead the strategic planning and oversee delivery of the strategic communications strategy**
- Develop comprehensive strategic corporate communications strategies - primarily across external and digital channels.

**Campaign Development and Execution**
- Collaborate with the marketing, talent and community engagement teams to deliver content creation and cross-channel campaigns that drive engagement and support strategic priorities.

**Corporate Messaging Development & Alignment**
- Collaborate with stakeholders to devise innovative approaches for creating compelling and engaging narratives that enhance Tassal's positioning in the national marketplace.

**Team Management & Leadership**
- Position this role (2 direct reports) and the broader team as proactive and transparent communicators, focused on the enhancement of Tassal's corporate reputation both internally and externally across various jurisdictions.

**What can you bring?**
- Significant experience in strategic communications planning & delivery, including both traditional and digital media.
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-functioning teams, fostering development in staff.
- Ideas and outcome focussed.
- Ability to engage in high level management discussions - liaising with key stakeholders internally and externally.
- Qualification in Media/Communications/Marketing/Public Policy or relevant long
- term experience.
- Resilient, passionate and can work autonomously.

**What's in it for you?**
- Casual dress code - wear your jeans to work (when appropriate)
- Celebrate your day off with a paid day of leave
- Look hot when cold with 25% off Helly Hansen clothing
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
- Be part of our annual Employee Awards - everyone has a say in who deserves recognition.
- PLUS Discounted seafood and private health insurance

**Who are we?**

We are an employer of choice with a diverse national footprint spanning from Dover in the far south of Tasmania, to Mission Beach in tropical North Queensland and to Cone Bay in Western Australia. We value how we work just as much as what we achieve, striving for business excellence in everything we do. We have a long history of supporting local organisations and groups that foster and enhance the engagement and connectivity of the communities where we operate.