Communication Coordinator

Role: Communication Coordinator
Duration: 6 months
Hours: 38 hours per week
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

• Anchor days in office: Tuesday and Thursday
• One additional day in office (employee choice)
• Two days working from home

Purpose of the Position:

• Support the delivery of internal and external communications that keep employees informed, connected and engaged
• Assist in developing content, coordinating communication activities and maintaining internal communication channels
• Contribute to bringing the Employee Value Proposition to life through practical, engaging communications
• Support both field-based and office-based employees across the organisation

Key Responsibilities Engagement and Culture

• Assist in delivering communications that strengthen employee engagement, connection and understanding
• Support the translation of business priorities, safety messages and cultural initiatives into clear, practical communications
• Help bring the Employee Value Proposition to life through authentic employee stories and experiences

Content Development

• Draft and edit communications across a range of formats, including:
  
  • Articles
  • Posters
  • Digital screens
  • Presentations
  • Video and photography
• Ensure content is clear, engaging and fit-for-purpose for diverse audiences

Internal Channel Management

• Support publishing across internal platforms, including:
  
  • The Wire
  • iTV
  • Field Central
  • Digital screens
  • Work Group Meeting materials
• Maintain and update the communications content calendar
• Participate in the content committee to support a coordinated and consistent communications approach

Stakeholder Support

• Support the Corporate Communications team in delivering communication activities and initiatives
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to meet communication needs across the organisation

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Education / Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Journalism, Communication or Public Relations

Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

• 1–3 years’ experience in a similar corporate communications, corporate affairs or consultancy role
• Demonstrated experience developing, managing and delivering integrated communication campaigns
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
• Proven experience creating content across multiple channels, including writing, editing and copywriting
• Ability to simplify complex information into clear, engaging and accessible language
• Working knowledge of:
  
  • SharePoint
  • Office 365
  • Digital communication tools
  • Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite (including InDesign and Photoshop)

Desirable:

• Experience supporting communications in a large, complex or technically focused organisation
• Experience communicating with field-based or operational teams, particularly in utilities or infrastructure environments
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, from direct and task-focused through to more conversational and relationship-based approaches
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performing team environment

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.