Global Lead, Corporate And Internal Communications

Global Lead, Corporate and Internal Communications
Global Lead, Corporate and Internal CommunicationsApply
Locations: Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 13 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: JR108007
Global leadership: Shape the future of internal communications for a global, forward-thinking organisation.Flexible, hybrid role: Thrive in an environment that values your work-life balance, with the support of a dynamic and collaborative team.Make real impact: Be at the forefront of our industry's journey to a regenerative and sustainable future.Your Future with SMEC and the SJ Group Are you ready to make an impact that matters? As part of a global engineering consultancy with over 6,400 employees across 38 countries, SMEC offers you a unique opportunity to shape a positive future, working on meaningful projects that drive innovation and contribute to a sustainable world. We pride ourselves on being problem solvers, connected to a global network of experts, and united by our purpose: "Real impact, made together."
As part of the SJ Group, you'll be a part of an inclusive and diverse workforce, with the chance to grow, and be a part of a culture that encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and technical excellence. Join us in shaping the future of infrastructure and energy, as we navigate the challenges and opportunities of building a more sustainable world.
The Opportunity We're looking for a visionary Global Lead, Corporate & Internal Communications to drive a holistic, global communications strategy and engage with internal teams as we explore the future of energy and infrastructure. You will be at the heart of our transition towards a sustainable, resilient future, influencing how we communicate our sustainability, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives across the business. This role can be based out of Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne.
As the Global Lead, Corporate & Internal Communications, you will be the architect of our global internal communications framework. You will be pivotal in ensuring our messaging aligns with strategic business goals, including Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) communications. Your leadership will enable our entire global team to feel connected, informed, and empowered.
Your key responsibilities will include: Strategic Leadership: Drive SMEC's global internal communications framework, aligning it with our business objectives and purpose. Ensure our communications reflect our commitment to sustainability, ESG, and CSR.End-to-End Project Management: Lead and execute global communication initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time and achieve the desired impact.Content Creation: Develop powerful, engaging internal communications, aligning them with our external employer brand and positioning.Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong, trusted partnerships with senior leaders and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and impactful outcomes.Internal Events: Lead the strategy, execution, and reporting of key internal events, including our Global Townhalls, to inspire and connect employees worldwide.Team Leadership: Empower, mentor, and lead a high-performing team, fostering their development and ensuring their success.Reporting to the Global Marketing and Communications Director you will work in a team of marketing and communications specialists, collaborating closely with the Global Lead, Brand and Digital and Global Director Marketing, ensuring brand consistency and employer experience are exceptional touch points.
You'll work across all functions of the business, managing multiple deadlines and will be responsible for driving sector specific internal communications, and strong stakeholder relationship skills will underpin your success in this role.
What can you bring to the team? We welcome a diverse skill set that enjoys the challenges of a fast-paced environment with a broad spectrum of work and responsibilities. You will be strategically minded, a strong team player and bring creativity and passion to your work.
The ideal applicant will have: Proven ability to create and implement strategic communications, perform in a fast-paced environment and provide clear reporting on ROI.Exceptional communication skills and stakeholder management - you will be a skilled and confident communicator able to connect with stakeholders across the global business, both face to face and digitally/via VC.Exceptional project management and organisational skills with a track record of delivering complex initiatives on time.Strong commercial acumen and the ability to identify and elevate cross sector opportunities in line with the core business objectives.Excellent problem-solving skills and a lateral thinker.A genuine team player and desire to work collaboratively with the broader team.Tertiary Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Management or related.12 years communications experience, with 4 plus years' experience in a similar senior role.Balanced, practical and healthy: We are committed to creating a culture that embraces and enables you to live the lifestyle you want to. Our goal is to enable all employees to achieve a healthy balance between work and non-work commitments.
We are committed to a flexible workplace, this is a hybrid position based out of our Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne office, with two days working from home.
We're invested in you: At the SJ Group we focus on setting our people up to succeed. Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people and we are committed to nurturing talent and supporting personal and career development. A solid technical foundation provides the base from which our people then stretch, discover and innovate to ensure deep personal and career satisfaction through multiple career pathway options, development programs, mentorships and external training and global mobility.
How to applyAll applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Sarah De Zilva – To find out more about SMEC, please visit our website at en_au
All recruitment activities go through our Global Talent Acquisition team and this role doesn't require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ Group employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees. At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!
About UsSMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects.
SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia's iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world's most remote and challenging environments.
Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.
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