Global Change Communications Lead

Macquarie Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave day

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Learning & development

Home office stipend

Job summary

Macquarie Group is evolving its People and Culture function, delivering internal communications and engagement across a global transformation. You’ll turn priorities into audience-focused content for multiple channels and collaborate with subject matter experts to drive adoption and impact.

The role emphasizes strong writing, stakeholder engagement, and the use of data and metrics to improve communication effectiveness, with hybrid and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in internal communications or a related field.
• Experience delivering communication plans across email, intranet and enterprise social platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of internal communications and engagement strategies for transformation initiatives.
• Turn priorities into clear, engaging, audience-focused content across channels.
• Create content and use insights to continuously improve communication effectiveness.

Skills

Internal communications

Change communications

Content creation across channels

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/public relations/marketing

Job description

At a pivotal point in our transformation journey, and with strong leadership backing, we are building a digitally enabled, scalable and future-ready People and Culture function across our global organisation.You’lljoin the Strategy, Governance & Change team at the centre of this transformation, and work alongside Corporate Affairs, connecting strategy to execution through clear internal communications and engagement initiatives that help people understand and adopt change.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

You will play a key role in shaping how People and Culture transformation is communicated, understood and adopted across the organisation. Working alongside Communications and Change professionals, Transformation Leaders and Subject Matter Experts. You will translate strategic priorities and complex Change into compelling narratives and targeted engagement that build understanding and support adoption. You will also use audience insights, feedback and communication outcomes to continually refine our approach and strengthen the impact of Transformation communications.

What You Offer

• 5+ years’ of experience in internal communications, transformation communications or a related field.
• Strong experience developing and delivering communication plans and creating content across channels including email, intranet and enterprise social platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and produce clear, audience-focused content.
• Ability to use data, metrics and engagement insights to evaluate communication effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in communications, public relations, marketing or a related field.
  
  

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What We Offer

Benefits

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on employment type, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
• Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non-primary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
• Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment
  
  

About Financial Management, People and Engagement

Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) provides a single interface for Macquarie’s businesses across key areas of people, strategy, communications and financial management. Comprising two pillars – Financial Management, and People and Engagement – it is responsible for managing the Group’s financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to protect and promote Macquarie’s reputation globally.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.