Internal Communications Manager

Slater and Gordon Lawyers; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Slater and Gordon Lawyers is seeking an Internal Communications Manager to join our Melbourne team. This hands-on role leads our internal channels and events, reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications, with a focus on connecting staff to the firm’s purpose through digital tools and AI-driven insights.

The role requires five years of internal comms experience in a complex environment and the ability to engage senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Five years’ internal communications experience in a complex environment.
• Experience delivering large-scale employee events and town halls.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Interest in applying AI and emerging technologies to improve communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the internal communications channel framework and editorial calendar.
• Manage employee communications, intranet content and leader messages.
• Deliver high-impact campaigns to explain the firm’s purpose and strategy.
• Ensure clarity, timeliness, and alignment with corporate narrative.
• Use feedback, metrics, and AI-enabled analysis to improve effectiveness.
• Collaborate with digital teams to produce engaging content for internal channels.
• Oversee monthly all-staff town halls and enterprise-wide events.
• Support transformation communications with plans, templates and announcements.
• Equip leaders with clear messages and tools to enhance culture and employer branding.
• Coordinate internal issues and crisis communications with key stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

AI awareness

Education

Degree in communications / journalism / PR

Job description

Slater and Gordon Lawyers exists to get people the justice they deserve, often at the hardest moments of their lives: after injury, loss, or when power has been used against them. We're building a new Corporate Affairs function, and we're looking for an Internal Communications Manager to make sure our people understand and feel connected to that purpose.

This is a hands-on role reporting to the Head of Corporate Communications, owning our core internal channels and set-piece moments, working closely with our strategic communications team that shapes the narrative behind them. It's a genuine opportunity to bring fresh thinking to how we communicate with our people, particularly through digital tools, new creative approaches and AI. If you see internal communications as a craft worth doing properly, with the backing to do it well, we want to hear from you.

What are we looking for?

Our Media and Communications team is growing, and we are now seeking an Internal Communications Manager to join our Melbourne team. This is a full time, permanent roleand flexible work arrangements will be considered. Your energy and drive will be integral in achieving successful outcomes along with your positive approach to your work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain the internal communications channel framework, editorial calendar and governance standards.
• Manage business-as-usual employee communications, enterprise announcements, intranet content and leader communications.
• Deliver high-impact campaigns that build understanding of the firm’s purpose, strategy, clients and transformation programme.
• Ensure communications are clear, timely, accurate and aligned with the corporate narrative and strategic direction.
• Use employee feedback, engagement metrics, AI-enabled analysis and emerging technologies to improve communications effectiveness.
• Partner with digital communications colleagues to produce engaging digital and multimedia content for internal channels.
• Own the end-to-end delivery of monthly all-staff town halls and other enterprise-wide events, briefings and leader forums.
• Support transformation and change communications through channel plans, sequencing, leader toolkits, practical templates and coordinated announcements.
• Equip leaders and people managers with clear messages and tools, while supporting culture, recognition, employee experience, employee value proposition and employer branding communications.
• Coordinate internal issues and crisis communications, maintain readiness to use AlertMedia, and build strong partnerships across Corporate Affairs, People and Culture, Transformation and business leadership.

What will you bring?

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, public relations or a related discipline, with at least five years’ internal communications experience in a complex environment.
• Proven ability to deliver internal and organisational change communications, including initiatives involving senior stakeholders.
• Experience planning and delivering large-scale employee events and town halls, with strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and stakeholder management skills, with sound judgement, discretion and the ability to work under pressure.
• A hands-on, delivery-focused approach, with basic digital content skills, experience using engagement data, and an interest in applying AI and emerging technologies to improve communications.

Why work for us?

Slater and Gordon is a leading Australian Personal Injury law firm. Our people are passionate advocates for clients, providing a personal and caring service. For their part, our clients value an expert, tailored service from people they can depend on.

We pride ourselves on offering accessible, world class legal services to people from all backgrounds and socio-economic circumstances. We work hard to simplify the legal process for them and provide support and guidance along the way. At Slater and Gordon you’re exposed to varied and interesting work and the constant opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of everyday people. Slater and Gordon employees enjoy a genuine opportunity for professional development in an environment that values and recognises high performance.

If you are motivated, hardworking, and enjoy a fast-paced workplace, then consider a career with us. As a firm committed to promoting social justice, our staff value being part of an inclusive and diverse team. Candidates from all cultural backgrounds and social groups are encouraged to apply for this position.

At Slater and Gordon, we are committed to helping our clients unlock justice and to creating a workplace where our people can do their best work. You will join a collaborative national People team that values openness, accountability and continuous improvement.

Acknowledgement of Country Slater and Gordon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples today.

Diversity + Inclusion Slater and Gordon is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. Slater and Gordon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes. We understand that everyone has different needs. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.