Executive Level 1 - Assistant Director, Internal Communications_Ext

IP Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

IP Australia in Canberra invites applications for the role of Executive Level 1 - Assistant Director, Internal Communications. Lead a small team to deliver high‑quality internal communications and engagement programs aligned with corporate objectives.

You will provide strategic communication guidance across the organisation, manage key stakeholder relationships and oversee planning, delivery and evaluation of initiatives to support business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualifications and demonstrated working knowledge in communications or related field is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, manage and inspire a small dynamic communication team, ensuring high quality outputs are delivered on time
• Deliver and support engaging and innovative communication plans and an annual program of engaging internal events each month that align to IP Australia's corporate objectives
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues, managers, and key stakeholders
• Provide communication strategy advice, support and guidance to business areas to successfully deliver business outcomes

Job description

Vacancy information

Position title:Executive Level 1 - Assistant Director, Internal Communications_EXT

Job Requisition ID:1944

Location:Canberra on Ngunnawal Country

Tenure: Ongoing

Our Opportunity

The Assistant Director, Internal Communications is responsible for leading a small team of communication professionals to deliver quality and timely internal communications advice and support. This role is responsible for working collaboratively across the organisation to develop the strategy, plan, implement and evaluate effective communication and engagement solutions to achieve business objectives. The Internal Communications team is a busy, dynamic and responsive work environment, the role requires excellent project management skills to ensure priority deadlines are met and team resources are used effectively.

The role requires a confident, organised and results driven professional who has outstanding judgment, can work autonomously and influence effectively, and translate priorities to plan, deliver and evaluate effective internal communication initiatives.

The successful applicant will need a high level of expertise and knowledge of contemporary communication and engagement practices. As a senior member of the Communications team, you will:

• Lead, mentor, manage and inspire a small dynamic communication team, ensuring high quality outputs are delivered on time
• Deliver and support engaging and innovative communication plans and an annual program of engaging internal events each month that align to IP Australia's corporate objectives
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues, managers, and key stakeholders
• Provide communication strategy advice, support and guidance to business areas to successfully deliver business outcomes

Job specific capabilities

Capabilities are the skills required for the level or role that you are applying for. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their:

• Strong leadership skills, emotional intelligence and the ability to develop, manage, mentor and lead a team
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder relationship management skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise, execute and evaluate work to meet deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure, be flexible and dynamic in response to changing and competing priorities
• High motivation, using their initiative to implement improvements and achieve results
• Ability to develop and manage key relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
• Qualifications, and demonstrated working knowledge, in communications or related field is highly desirable.

Applications Close

Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT on Sunday 08 November 2026.