Internal Communications Lead - Melbourne, Australia - Heart Foundation
Description
19
Mar
Internal Communications Lead*:
Flexible - any capital city, Melbourne
Crafting connections, shaping narratives - be the voice of our vision as our Communication Lead
Play a part in fighting the biggest killer of Australians
A flexible, full-time opportunity, with a balanced focus on both outcomes and wellbeing
About us
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of Australians?
50 Australians die every day from heart disease, and as Australia's leading heart health charity, we are committed to changing this
We do this through:
Funding high-impact research, supporting emerging and leading heart health researchers.
Working to improve heart disease prevention, detection, care, and support for all Australians.
Advocating to governments and industry for increased funding and resources for heart health.
Building community awareness about living a heart-healthy lifestyle through public health awareness campaigns, accessible information, and resources.
Supporting health professionals in their work to prevent, diagnose, treat, and manage heart disease.
How can you make a difference?
In this role you will internal communications at the National Heart Foundation, fostering alignment with our mission, values, and culture.
Responsibilities
- Build and nurture strong relationships with internal stakeholders, through effective communication and issues management; keep abreast of business initiatives and priorities to deliver timely and effective internal communications.
- Develop and implement internal communication strategies and plans, aligned with the organisation and program area objectives, ensuring consistency and clarity.
- Provide guidance and support to leaders in crafting and delivering internal communications, ensuring alignment with the organisation's values and goals.
- Manage internal communication channels effectively, optimising consistent messaging, accessibility, usability, and reach. Monitor and report on internal communication; evaluate effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
- Plan and execute initiatives to enhance employee engagement, including events, surveys, recognition programs, and internal campaigns, fostering a positive organisational culture.
- Develop and deliver training sessions or resources to educate employees on effective communication practices, including writing skills, use of communication tools, and company messaging guidelines.
- Ensure high-quality, accessible, inclusive communication consistent with external messaging.
Let's talk about you
To be successful in this role you will have:
Tertiary qualification in communications or a related discipline or demonstrated equivalent experience working in a similar role.
Will have managed intranet sites and/or news publishing via SharePoint (or other intranet platforms)
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering internal communications strategies.
Experience in influencing and negotiating with a range of stakeholders.
Ability to work autonomously and to prioritise work with competing deadlines.
Ability to exercise sound judgement, including proven integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
Why work with us?
- Our team believe in our purpose we make a difference every day through meaningful work. We promote active living and support our employees to have healthy work life balance.
- Generous salary packaging
- The ability to work from home up to 50% of your working week
- A positive and supportive culture
- Additional day of leave at Christmas
- Programs and initiatives that focus on your wellbeing at work
Ready to apply?
Applications will close on Friday 5 April 2024.
We can heartly wait to hear from you
Be yourself, express yourself
**Our commitment to health & safety
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