02nd October, 2024Who are we?
Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history that dates back to 1922.
Currently, we are undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase.
In recent years, our workforce has doubled, and we now proudly employ over 300 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australia's future and fulfilling our mission of empowering communities.
Our organisation brings experts together to create national and international standards that serve as essential guidelines for products and services, ultimately benefiting the Australian community.
Our vision is to be a global leader in providing trusted solutions that improve life today and tomorrow.
About the role
Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, the SECM will lead Standards Australia's external communications function.
You will manage a pipeline of initiatives and campaigns and lead a small team.
You will work collaboratively with the broader CMO and comms teams and other business units to ensure a coherent presence in the market for SA.
What you'll do
Manage SA's brand presence, corporate image and media presence proactively and reactively
Develop, implement and measure SA's external communications strategies and campaigns in traditional and digital environments
Build and maintain relationships with media, partners and collaborators to ensure our stories are known and our brand and reputation are managed successfully
Engage and work collaboratively with other business units
Mentor, manage, coach, develop and lead the communications team
Take hands-on responsibility for project delivery
Develop and implement strategies for increasing the profile, reputation and brand recognition of SA
Proactively build a pipeline of opportunities for SA in both traditional and digital media
Manage a corporate communications calendar of opportunities
Report back on the success and return on investment of communication activities and channel usage metrics
About you
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of ten plus years' experience with the ability to hit the ground running
Proven expertise in crisis communication and skilled in storytelling within a technical or complex environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Expertise in crafting corporate narratives and strategic thinking
Demonstrated experience in building and leading a high-performance team culture
Experienced in developing, implementing and evaluating communication plans and campaigns
Culture & Benefits
Standards Australia is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024.
This recognition highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and fostering a culture of excellence.
Our iCARE values form the basis of all we do - Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Standards Australia offers many benefits such as flexibility with working from home, regular team events, additional personal/carer's leave, regular awards, and on-going training.
What's next?
If Standards Australia sounds like the place for you, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability to this role.
Eligible applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have legal rights to work in Australia.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 15 business days of their application.
At Standards Australia, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering a working environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Our mission is to
empower our communities
, and in doing so, we strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; putting
people at the heart
of all we do.
We welcome applications from people of all cultural and linguistic groups, people of all ages and genders, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.
Should you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please contact ******
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