Internal Communications Specialist

Cement Australia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Cement Australia is seeking a part-time Internal Communications Specialist to shape our internal communications strategy across the business, including frontline and shift-based teams who don’t sit at a desk or check email during their workday.

This is a contract role (approx. 20 hours/week for initial 16-week term) with real scope to influence how we communicate as an organisation, not just execute someone else’s plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal communications within heavy-industry or similar sector.
• Demonstrated ability to reach frontline/blue-collar employees with varying digital access.
• Strong plain-language writing; ability to simplify complex or corporate content.
• Experience designing templates, style guides or communications standards from scratch.
• Ability to work autonomously in a part-time capacity and communicate effectively with leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop an internal communications strategy with the Executive team.
• Build a toolkit of templates, guides and standards for teams to use.
• Create tailored strategies to reach frontline and EA-covered employees.
• Support Employee Value Proposition initiatives and organisational programs.
• Guide leaders and develop capability in communicating with their teams.

Skills

Internal communications

Frontline communication

Plain-language writing

Templates & guides

Autonomy

Leadership communication

Job description

We are seeking a part-time Internal Communications Specialist to help shape our internal communications strategy at Cement Australia. This is more than just polished emails for our head office. We are looking for real, working communication that reaches everyone across our business, including frontline and shift-based teams who don't sit at a desk or check email during their workday.

Right now, there is no dedicated internal communications function. We're also not a one-size-fits-all business. With your expertise, you will have the opportunity to design internal communications from the ground up that will meet the needs of our diverse business. Whether it is strategy, a practical toolkit or advising our leaders – your impact will be real and visible.

This is a part-time, contract role (approx. 20 hours/week for initial 16-week term) with genuine scope to shape how we communicate as an organisation, not just execute someone else's plan.

As our Internal Communications Specialist you will:

• Partner with the Executive team to develop an internal communications strategy
• Build a practical toolkit of templates, guides and standards our teams
• Create tailored strategies for reaching frontline and EA-covered employees, including those with limited computer access or varying digital literacy
• Support our Employee Value Proposition project and the initiatives being developed and implemented across our business
• Guide leaders and develop their capability in communicating well with their teams

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in an internal communications function within a related heavy-industry environment
• Genuine interest and experience in reaching frontline/ blue collar employees, shift-based and/or lower-digital-access employees
• Strong plain-language writing skills – you can turn dense or corporate content into something people actually read
• Experience designing templates, style guides or communications standards from scratch
• Comfortable working autonomously in a part-time capacity
• Confident, credible communicator with leaders at all levels

Who We Are

Cement Australia has been at the heart of the nation’s infrastructure for decades, proudly standing as Australia’s leading supplier of cementitious products and services.

With our operations now extending across all states and territories - including expanded manufacturing and distribution capabilities in Western Australia - our national footprint continues to strengthen to support Australia’s growing construction and infrastructure needs.

But we’re more than just cement. Our diverse operations include heavy industrial manufacturing, coal and limestone mining, bulk transport distribution, rail and shipping logistics , and innovative waste management through Geocycle , where we turn challenges into sustainable solutions.

At Cement Australia, we believe in empowering our people with the tools, support, and opportunities to make a real impact. Join a collaborative team that values work-life balance and thrives on innovation. Together, we’re building a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future - driven by a shared commitment to excellence and our core values.

What Else You Need to Know

• References, a pre-employment medical and background check are part of the recruitment process.
• Cement Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from Australian residents with valid working rights.