Senior Internal Communications Lead

IP Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

IP Australia in Canberra seeks an experienced Executive Level 1 – Assistant Director, Internal Communications. The role leads a small team to deliver high‑quality internal communications advice and support, shaping strategy, planning, implementation and evaluation to meet business objectives.

The successful candidate will manage projects, mentor staff, and build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure timely, engaging communications that align with corporate goals.

Qualifications

• Leads and mentors a small team of communication professionals.
• Delivers engaging internal communication plans aligned to corporate objectives.
• Builds strong relationships with colleagues, managers and stakeholders.
• Provides strategy guidance to business areas to achieve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, manage and inspire a small dynamic communication team, ensuring high quality outputs are delivered on time
• Deliver and support engaging and innovative communication plans and an annual program of internal events
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues, managers and key stakeholders
• Provide communication strategy advice and guidance to business areas to deliver outcomes

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Project management

Clear communication

Evaluation & analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Job description

IP Australia in Canberra seeks an experienced Executive Level 1 – Assistant Director, Internal Communications. The role leads a small team to deliver high‑quality internal communications advice and support, shaping strategy, planning, implementation and evaluation to meet business objectives.

The successful candidate will manage projects, mentor staff, and build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure timely, engaging communications that align with corporate goals.