Executive Communications Leader & Speechwriter

News Corp Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

Education subsidy and L&D programs

Team building programs and companyイベント

Wellness and meal allowances

Healthcare schemes for employees and

Job summary

News Corp Australia is seeking a Manager, Internal Communications for the Department of Customer Service in Sydney. The role leads a team of communications professionals and delivers enterprise-wide employee communications to support strategic objectives.

You will work with senior leaders and stakeholders to shape approaches, ensure timely, clear information, and drive continuous improvement in employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience advising senior executives on communications strategies.
• Proven leadership and people management capability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of enterprise-wide employee communications and engagement initiatives.
• Provide trusted advice to senior executives and stakeholders across the department.
• Develop reporting, dashboards and evaluation frameworks to measure communication effectiveness.

Job description

Grade: Clerk 11/12 - $154,231 – $178,369 + superannuation and leave loading

Location: McKell, Sydney

Term: Temp 6 months with possibility of extension

Applications Close: 10:00am Thursday 12th November 2026

The Department of Customer Service (DCS) is committed to high quality customer service delivery, effective and efficient regulation, and innovative digital enablement of government. Within Brand, Digital and Communications, the Internal Communications team plays a critical role in connecting employees with organisational priorities, strategic change and people initiatives.

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Internal Communications to lead a team of communications professionals and provide strategic communications advice to senior executives, including the Secretary, Chief People Officer and senior executive teams. The role is pivotal in delivering employee engagement and communications strategies to strengthen culture, build understanding and support organisational performance.

About the Role

As Manager, Internal Communications, you will lead the development and delivery of enterprise-wide employee communications and engagement initiatives to support DCS's strategic objectives.

Working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across the department, you will provide trusted advice, shape communication approaches for complex organisational priorities and ensure staff receive clear, timely and meaningful information. You will also lead a team of communications specialists, champion best practice internal communications and use data, insights and emerging trends to continuously improve communication effectiveness and employee engagement outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Secretary and Deputy Secretary, People & Corporate Services to deliver key communications objectives.
• Lead the strategic development and delivery of internal communications and employee engagement initiatives.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team of communications professionals.
• Develop reporting, dashboards and evaluation frameworks to measure communication effectiveness and inform decision-making.
• Identify emerging risks, issues and opportunities and provide proactive communications advice and recommendations.
• Collaborate across Brand, Digital and Communications to deliver seamless and consistent communication outcomes.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement through contemporary communications practices, employee engagement approaches and technology solutions.

About You

• You're a confident and influential communications leader who enjoys working at both strategic and operational levels.
• You know how to build trusted relationships with executives, navigate competing priorities and deliver communications that resonate with diverse audiences.
• You combine strong judgement with excellent writing skills and can translate complex information into clear, engaging messages.

To be successful in this role, you'll be someone who:

• Has extensive experience providing communications advice to senior executives and leadership teams.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and experience managing people and developing capability.
• Excels at stakeholder engagement, influence and negotiation.
• Can manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Uses insights, data and measurement to strengthen communication outcomes.
• Thinks strategically while delivering high-quality work and results.
• Builds strong collaborative relationships across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic communications advice and services to senior executive stakeholders.
• Strong experience leading internal communications, employee engagement or organisational communications programs.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders, influence outcomes and deliver high-quality communication solutions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• L&D programs and education subsidy for employees' growth and development
• Various team building programs and company events
• Wellness and meal allowances
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
• More that we love to tell you along the process!

We provide adjustments to the recruitment process for candidates, including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, including alternate formats or have questions about the support available, please contact Talent Operations on or .

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people of all ages and people living with disability.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace where everyone can be limitless. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic. In line with UK employment law and our global DEIB values, we actively promote fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all.