Province: Queensland
Description:
Internal Communications Advisor – Part Time Contract
GHD
16 September 2015
Sydney
Global Company
Competitive Remuneration and Employee Benefits
As one of the worlds leading engineering and environmental consulting firms, GHD has a global network of 8,500 professionals who collaborate seamlessly and share a passion for helping our clients achieve their goals. More than a professional services firm, GHD has much to offer, combining service excellence and innovation in everything we do. We provide a supportive, diverse and highly collaborative environment, as well as international work opportunities and professional development.
Our Sydney Operating Centre is currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and energetic Internal Communications Advisor in part-time role on a 6 month fixed term contract with experience in a busy corporate environment or similar. Reporting to the Positioning and Bid Strategy Leader, you will be a critical part of the dynamic Sydney team.
About the role
Day-to-day you will be the ambassador for internal communications in SOC and responsibilities will include;
Acting as the point person for internal communications in SOC
Ensuring SOC communications are strategic, planned, pro-active and aligned with the firms strategy and brand
Ensuring communications are being delivered as per the SOC Internal Communications Plan and consistent with GHDs voice and visual style
Advising SOC people on the appropriate channels and tools to ensure communications are targeted and meaningful
Reviewing, editing and developing internal communication with SOC stakeholders
Working closely and collaboratively the SOC with the Marketing Coordinator to execute communications
Managing the internal communications calendar
Developing relationships with key stakeholders
Coaching/advising on internal communications to ensure effectiveness
Measure of success;
Delivering on communication requirements effectively and efficiently, including meeting tight deadlines and adapting to differing and competing demands
Strength of relationships and ability to influence across all levels of the business
Understanding of the firm, business unit offering, priorities and challenges
Ensuring best practice is used to maximise effectiveness of internal communications program
Key Relationships;
Operating Centre Manager
Technical Collaboration Leader
Corporate Communications Manager
SOC Marketing Manager
About you
The successful candidate will have tertiary qualification in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or Journalism is required, along with at least 7 years experience in managing projects with key stakeholders. Experience in internal marketing communication initiatives and good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office is essential while high-level knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and/or InDesign would be advantageous.
You will also have excellent written, oral, presentation and interpersonal communications skills with a results oriented focus and strong project management skills. Ideally, you will have a can do attitude to take on new tasks, find improvements and add value to the work we undertake as well as an adaptable nature which can respond to the changing nature of tasks, deadlines, and work volumes.
You will be highly energetic, articulate and bright, while being able to communicate with all levels and able to work on multiple projects concurrently. Your excellent grasp of the English language and ability to work well both in a team and autonomously will be essential in this role. Join a global network of more than 8500 high calibre people who collaborate seamlessly to deliver successful projects and realise exceptional results for our clients.
We offer a professional and friendly culture based on our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity and Safety. We can give you the opportunity to work on interesting projects with industry leaders along with career development through the GHD Business School and career and lifestyle options through flexible leave and family-friendly policies.
If you would like to apply for this position please forward your covering letter and resume via the link http://www.ghd.com/careers
Short listing for this role will commence immediately, GHD reserves the right to remove the advertisement before the closing date.
GHD does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and is not responsible for any related fees.
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