Communications Manager

Milwaukee Tools ANZ; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts & Perks: Generous discounts

Hybrid working model

Professional development programs

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition programs and social events

Job summary

Milwaukee Tools ANZ is seeking a communications professional to drive internal and external engagement across a growing business. You will partner with senior leaders to develop plans, translate complex information and deliver clear messaging across multiple channels.

The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, content development and delivering change communications in a fast-paced environment. You will join the Communications team in a hybrid Melbourne setting, supporting strategy execution

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in internal communications, corporate communications or related roles.
• Experience supporting organisational change, business projects and stakeholder communications.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple communication projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative and adaptable with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver communication plans that support business strategy, organisational priorities and key initiatives.
• Create, coordinate and execute communication activities across internal and external communication channels.
• Translate complex business information into simple, relevant and actionable communications.
• Coordinate and manage communication calendars, campaigns and communication schedules across the business.
• Develop and deliver dealer and external stakeholder communications relating to operational, process and business changes.
• Ensure external communications are timely, accurate and aligned with organisational messaging.
• Support governance, maintenance and optimisation of communication channels and platforms, including Orbit.
• Maintain communication processes, templates and tools that improve consistency and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve communication service delivery and stakeholder outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Content development

Change management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing, Business or related discipline

Tools

Orbit

Job description

Milwaukee Tools is an industry leader in the manufacturing of cordless & electric power tools, accessories, and hand tools. We pride ourselves on an unrelenting strategic focus on powerful brands, innovative products and exceptional people. Our culture is centred around improving the lives of our users, something that not only drives our product development but underpins everything we do.

We are committed to ensuring our people have a great experience at Milwaukee, so in addition to an exciting and challenging role we also provide a range of great employee benefits including:

• Discounts & Perks:Generous discounts on company products.
• Lifestyle:Hybrid working model to support flexibility.
• Personal Development:Access to professional development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing:Employee Assistance Program.
• Social:Recognition programs and social events to celebrate our team's achievements.

Join a growing Communications team and play a key role in delivering strategic communications that keep our people, dealers and stakeholders informed, engaged and aligned. Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager, you'll partner with business leaders across the organisation to develop communication plans, support change initiatives, and deliver clear, impactful messaging across a variety of channels.

This is an opportunity for a communications professional who enjoys stakeholder engagement, translating complex information into meaningful content, and driving communication excellence in a fast-paced business.

Some of your key responsibilities, are as follows:

Communications Planning & Delivery

• Develop and deliver communication plans that support business strategy, organisational priorities and key initiatives.
• Create, coordinate and execute communication activities across internal and external communication channels.
• Translate complex business information into simple, relevant and actionable communications.
• Coordinate and manage communication calendars, campaigns and communication schedules across the business.

Dealer & External Operational Communications

• Develop and deliver dealer and external stakeholder communications relating to operational, process and business changes.
• Ensure external communications are timely, accurate and aligned with organisational messaging.
• Support governance, maintenance and optimisation of communication channels and platforms, including Orbit.
• Maintain communication processes, templates and tools that improve consistency and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve communication service delivery and stakeholder outcomes.

What you will bring to the role:

• Tertiary qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Business or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in internal communications, corporate communications, employee communications or related communications roles.
• Experience supporting organisational change, business projects and stakeholder communications.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple communication projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative and adaptable with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and stakeholder groups.