Internal Communications Lead – Projects & Change (Perth)

Bechtel Corporation; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an Internal Communication and Engagement Coordinator in Perth, WA to lead communications for Perth Airport’s major projects. You will provide strategic advice alongside the Corporate Affairs team to ensure timely, clear information for teams, contractors and stakeholders.

In this role you will align project communications, change activity and event calendars with corporate messaging, while supporting leaders on priorities and risks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in internal communications, project communications, change communication, stakeholder engagement or similar roles.
• Experience supporting complex infrastructure, construction, transformation or capital program environments.
• Proven ability to manage communication plans, calendars, approvals, briefs, toolkits and stakeholder materials.
• Strong understanding of change communication principles and employee engagement methods.
• Tertiary qualification in communications, public relations, business, change management or related discipline desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal communications for the Planning & Projects portfolio.
• Translate project priorities, milestones and impacts into clear, engaging messaging.
• Support PAPL’s growth, culture and stakeholder objectives.
• Advise leaders on communication priorities, risks and engagement.
• Deliver communications for project-related change and transition activities.
• Partner with leaders and People & Culture on impacted team messaging.
• Develop leader briefs, FAQs and communication materials.
• Identify risks and opportunities to improve awareness and adoption.
• Develop communication plans aligned to project milestones and priorities.
• Maintain key messages, presentations and briefing materials.
• Ensure messaging is accurate, approved and audience appropriate.
• Align communications with PAPL’s corporate narrative.
• Coordinate contractor communication plans and approval processes.
• Ensure messaging is compliant, consistent and aligned with project narratives.
• Provide guidance and elevate communication risks as required.
• Support project briefings, forums and employee engagement activities.
• Coordinate event content, presentations and communication materials.
• Build stakeholder relationships and anticipate communication needs.
• Align internal engagement with external communication activities where required.
• Monitor communication effectiveness through feedback and engagement insights.
• Maintain governance, planning discipline and version control.
• Continuously improve communication processes, templates and approvals.
• Other responsibilities as reasonably directed by leadership team.

Skills

Communicates Effectively

Balances Stakeholders

Situational Adaptability

Drives Results

Plans and Aligns

Manages Complexity

Ensures Accountability

Tech Savvy

Education

Tertiary qualification in communications

Job description

Bechtel is seeking an Internal Communication and Engagement Coordinator in Perth, WA to lead communications for Perth Airport’s major projects. You will provide strategic advice alongside the Corporate Affairs team to ensure timely, clear information for teams, contractors and stakeholders.

In this role you will align project communications, change activity and event calendars with corporate messaging, while supporting leaders on priorities and risks.