Internal Communications Advisor opportunity

• Approx. $60-$65 per hour plus Super dependent on experience
• Assignment duration is up to 3 months. Immediate start
• Eastern suburbs Melbourne/Hybrid Arrangement

About the role

Government client requires an experienced Internal Communications Advisor to join them on a short-term assignment for a duration of up to a period of 3 months based in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne with an immediate start.

As the Internal Communications Advisor, you will support and deliver internal communications content that delivers on the Strategy & Engagement Division’s purpose and the organisation’s Strategic Plan. You will collaborate closely with the business to conceptualise, initiate, implement, promote and evaluate internal communications content and campaigns.

Key Accountabilities

Reporting directly into the Senior Manager, your key accountabilities will include:

• Developing and delivering engaging internal communication content and campaigns to engage with employees, stakeholders, and the broader community.
• Creating innovative, high-quality communication materials across multiple employee communication channels, including senior leader updates, regional briefings, and newsletters, to support organisational priorities.
• Providing strategic communication advice to business units to ensure messaging is impactful, consistent, and aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives.
• Collaborating with the Strategy & Engagement Division to plan, draft, and distribute content across internal channels, applying best practice communication and engagement principles

Key Selection Criteria

The skills and experience you will need to demonstrate include:

• Proven experience in developing, implementing and evaluating communication messaging across a range of communication channels and multi-disciplinary functions
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of best practice internal communication approaches
• Sound communication, strong copywriting and editing skills using contemporary web based and social media technology experience
• Proven stakeholder skills in fast-paced, dynamic environments

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualifications in Communication, Public Relations, or journalism related field
• Sound knowledge of and experience working within a government environment
• Current Victorian Driver Licence

How to apply?

Please apply online using the appropriate link below forwarding a copy of cover letter and your resume highlighting your internal communications experience, your content copywriting and editing skills, your government experience, and your suitability for the role. Please quote ref. 247184 when submitting your application.

Please note:

• Candidates that have submitted a cover letter or statement of useability addressing the key selection criteria will be considered only
• The pay rate offered is inclusive of 25% casual loading
• The anticipated hours per week are 38 (7.6 hours per day) for this contract

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Casual Loading
Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.