As our Communications Specialist, you'll develop and deliver strategic communication initiatives to strengthen Yarra Valley Water's brand, shape customer perceptions, and support corporate goals.
True hybrid working – work from home and our Mitcham officeThis role reports to the Communications Manager, within the Strategic Communications Division.
About usWe're on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We're one of Australia's largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria's population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services. Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you'll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.
We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management.
Your key responsibilities Develop and execute strategic communication plans that engage both internal and external audiences.Lead effective project management of communication initiatives across external, internal, and owned channels, including events and staff engagement activities.Create compelling written and visual content that enhances organisational effectiveness, improves culture, boosts reputation, and drives engagement with customers and stakeholders.Provide strategic communications advice and support for key business initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.Continuously seek new and improved ways to engage audiences, proactively solving communication challenges with creative solutions.Develop and foster strong stakeholder relationships, driving collaboration to achieve successful communication outcomes.What we're looking for Exceptional written and verbal communication skills that enable crafting of clear, engaging messages that resonate with diverse audiences.Strong organisational and project management abilities to ensure that communication initiatives are delivered on time and with impact.A talent for building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships that will lead to increased collaboration to drive successful outcomes.A passion for continuous improvement, including analysing content performance to enable optimisation and keeping up to date with new and emerging ways to engage audiences.An eagerness to take initiative or solve problems creatively.How to applyApplications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume.Closing date: Friday 1 November 2024 This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.
We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with Disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI+ community, and people from all cultural backgrounds. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact us via email . Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.
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