Primary DetailsTime Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeLocation: Sydney Type: Permanent, full time The opportunity As the Head of Communications you will be responsible for corporate communications that promote, protect and differentiate the organisation's brand image, reputation, employer engagement and customer connection. This includes the formulation and implementation of internal and external communications strategies across multiple channels and via multiple media platforms.
Your new role In this role you will:
Develop and implement communications strategy to influence key stakeholders, supporting wider strategic imperatives and consistent with business goals and objectives.
Provide counsel and support to Executives and senior leaders throughout the organisation to support communication strategies aligned to business unit objectives.
Drive the internal communications agenda to ensure understanding of the vision, purpose and strategy of the organisation and increase employee engagement.
Review and develop corporate communications delivery channels e.g. intranet, internet, etc, ensuring that these effectively position and deliver key messages.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external business partners, industry associates and other contacts to ensure the continuing availability of appropriate quality services/information and promotion of QBE's interests.
Lead and manage the Communications Team to ensure that people, resources and processes are aligned with current and future business needs and fit for purpose.
Please note that for the successful candidate, this process will include a phone screen with our Talent Acquisition team, 2/3 interviews (either face to face or online via Teams) and background checks.
About you To be successful in this role you will have extensive internal and external communication experience within a large organisation.
You will also have;
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across all levels of the organization/external contacts.
Brand development and management.
Experience of handling all communication channels, including on-line, publishing, internal communications and events.
Experience in assessing risks and issues and ensuring that the response is appropriate and proactive where required.
Strong Leadership and influencing abilities.
About QBE We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
And our people will be at the centre of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.
With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.
We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE — let's make it happen!
Benefits We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
'Hybrid Working' – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
Our 'Thriving at our Best' wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
18 weeks' gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching
Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums
Additional leave and support through QBE's Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network
Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners
Rewards & Recognition We value our employee's experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice
2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards
Gold Employer status for 4 years in a row 2019 - 2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
Ranked 6th place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2021 as voted by graduates
Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)
Family First accredited employer since 2021
APPLY NOW and let's make it happen! Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with accessibility requirements and adjustments, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our employee networks at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at ******
Application Close Date: 29/04/2024 11:59 PMHow to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
About UsWe are an international insurer and reinsurer offering a diverse portfolio of commercial, personal and specialty products, as well as risk management solutions. Our product portfolio includes property, motor, crop, energy, marine and aviation. We employ a team of around 13,000 people in 27 countries around the world.
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