Manager, Internal Communications & Employee Engagement

Gilbert + Tobin Lawyers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Customer Service in Sydney is seeking a Manager, Internal Communications to lead a team of communications professionals and provide strategic advice to senior executives, including the Secretary and Chief People Officer. The role focuses on delivering enterprise-wide employee communications to support strategic objectives and strengthen culture.

You will work closely with senior leaders, shaping approaches for complex priorities and ensuring staff receive timely, clear information

Qualifications

• Extensive experience advising senior executives on communications.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Secretary and Deputy Secretary to deliver key communications objectives.
• Lead the strategic development and delivery of internal communications and employee engagement initiatives.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team of communications professionals.
• Develop reporting, dashboards and evaluation frameworks to measure communication effectiveness and inform decision-making.
• Identify emerging risks, issues and opportunities and provide proactive communications advice and recommendations.
• Collaborate across Brand, Digital and Communications to deliver seamless and consistent communication outcomes.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement through contemporary communications practices, employee engagement approaches and technology solutions.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Strategic communications

Writing skills

Job description

Department of Customer Service in Sydney is seeking a Manager, Internal Communications to lead a team of communications professionals and provide strategic advice to senior executives, including the Secretary and Chief People Officer. The role focuses on delivering enterprise-wide employee communications to support strategic objectives and strengthen culture.

You will work closely with senior leaders, shaping approaches for complex priorities and ensuring staff receive timely, clear information