Communication And Marketing Manager

Maca Mining Pty Ltd; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Parental leave

Wellbeing centre

Salary sacrifice

Refer-a-friend bonus

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

MACA Mining Pty Ltd in Welshpool, Western Australia, is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to drive internal and external communications, marketing and events for the Australia West region. The role reports to the Head of People & Communication and supports Thiess Group Operating Companies with brand, engagement, and ESG reporting.

We offer a competitive salary, parental leave, wellbeing resources, and employee discounts, with opportunities across a growing contractor in mining, civil

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Tertiary qualification in Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• Proven ability to lead communication strategies for large, diverse organisations.
• Experience with content management systems.
• Familiarity with digital systems is desirable.
• Strong business acumen.
• Excellent organisation and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the region’s external communications strategy, including scheduling, budgeting, and best-practice delivery.
• Support the Regional Group Executive with internal and external engagement activities.
• Support defining and promoting the region’s EVP, reinforcing values, vision, and culture.
• Manage Australia West OpCos brand presence and contribute to brand guidelines and collateral.
• Provide brand and content support during ESG reporting periods.
• Maintain the region’s websites and social media channels, ensuring accuracy and risk compliance.
• Deliver media relations, project announcements, and crisis communications.
• Develop and deliver regional advertising campaigns and promotional activity.
• Design and deliver regional events to enhance brand equity and business objectives.
• Manage regional sponsorships and industry engagement initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Content writing

Brand management

Event planning

Crisis communications

Education

Tertiary qualification in Communications/Marketing

Tools

Content management system (CMS)

Digital systems

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Communications Manager to join our team in a permanent full-time position based in Welshpool.

Reporting to the Head of People & Communication, you will be responsible for developing and executing internal and external communications, marketing, and event strategies that drive engagement, strengthen brand awareness, and support the strategic objectives of Thiess Group Operating Companies across the Australia West region.

Build your future with one of WA’s most trusted contractors.

As a proud Thiess company, MACA is a trusted integrated contracting services group specialising in mining, civil construction, infrastructure, and mineral processing.

We strive to be the best by investing in our people, understanding our clients' needs, and having a relentless focus on continuous improvement. Our social responsibility is what drives us, and we make an impact through contributions and support we give our communities.

Key result areas include:

• Lead and develop the region’s external communications strategy, including activity scheduling, budget management, and best-practice delivery. Work closely with key internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with divisional goals and target markets.
• Support the Regional Group Executive with internal and external engagement activities.
• Support the Head of People & Communication in defining and promoting the region’s Employer Value Proposition (EVP), while reinforcing organisational values, vision, and culture.
• Manage the Australia West OpCos brand presence across the region and provide guidance on best-practice marketing and communications activities. Contribute to the evolution of brand guidelines and maintain up-to-date collateral as required.
• Provide brand and content support during investor reporting periods, including ESG reporting.
• Maintain the region’s websites and social media platforms, ensuring all content is accurate, current, and aligned with risk management requirements.
• Deliver strategic and responsive media management, including project announcements and interview requests. Play a proactive role in reputation management, incident response, and crisis communications.
• Develop and deliver advertising campaigns and promotional activities across the region. Maintain and promote the effective use of key marketing collateral.
• Design and deliver key regional events that enhance brand equity and support business objectives.
• Manage regional sponsorships, industry engagement initiatives, and associated activations to maximise brand visibility and stakeholder engagement.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, the ability to craft compelling narratives for different target audiences.
• Tertiary qualification in Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability in leading communication strategies for large, diverse organisations.
• Ability to demonstrate best-practice knowledge and theory across Communications.
• Previous experience in content management systems.
• Previous experience or familiarity with digital systems is desirable.
• Proven ability to drive sound commercial outcomes.
• Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills with people at all levels.
• Proven ability to demonstrate strong business acumen.
• Excellent organisation and planning skills.

What we will offer you:

• A competitive salary and access to a range of corporate discounts and cashback offers from over 350 popular retailers.
• Paid parental leave.
• Access to a dedicated online employee Wellbeing Centre providing education, support and tools to help you live a healthier life.
• Access to salary sacrificing benefits.
• Refer and earn program allowing you to earn up to $2,500 for referring new employees to MACA positions.
• Save up to 10% on your Health Insurance with BUPA, HBF, HCF or Medibank.

There are many long-term opportunities available across our business, and more on the horizon. There is always room to grow and develop into the professional you want to be with MACA!

Make Your Mark.

We’re ready when you are.

MACA is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages all females and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.