Internal Communications Advisor

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Internal Communications Advisor. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Attractive salary package
• Exciting work
• Creative environment

Your new company 
Established in 1959, the Heart Foundation is an iconic national charity. The Heart Foundation’s vision is the realisation of an Australia free of Heart Disease, and its mission is to prevent heart disease and improve the heart health and quality of life of all Australians through its work in prevention, support and research. The Heart Foundation seeks to achieve its vision and mission by raising funds to support it programs and activities. 

The Heart Foundation is investing more than $50m over the next three years to fund cardiovascular research and support early to mid-career researchers. In addition to Research, the Heart Foundation delivers national programs aimed at supporting those at risk and those living with heart disease, including their families and carers. 

Heart Disease is the leading cause of death of Australians, but awareness of that message, particularly amongst young Australians, is low. As a result, it is important that the Heart Foundation identifies and understands the changing demographic and how it can continue to build awareness of this message, the work it does and the information and platforms available. 

The Heart Foundation is currently undergoing a major push to re-launch its brand and is focused on building a central, commercially focused, high performing communications and marketing to team to support the 2018 – 2020 strategic plan. It is for this reason the Heart Foundation is currently seeking to recruit an Internal Communications Advisor.

Your new role 
As part of the newly structured Marketing, Media and Communications (MMC) Team, this role will report to the Manager, Internal Communications. As the Internal Communications Advisor you will help implement a comprehensive range of internal communications activities across the Heart Foundation. You will develop and deliver internal communications plans that inform and engage staff with the organisations strategy and key projects. Your role will focus on the day-to-day management and development of creative content for key internal communication channels including the intranet, leadership announcements, videos and staff events. A key element of this role will also be to identify opportunities to increase staff engagement as well as monitor and report on internal communications activities to evaluate effectiveness.

What you'll need to succeed 
 

• Tertiary qualification in communications or a related discipline or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Prior experience in a similar communications role
• Proven experience developing and delivering internal communications strategies
• Demonstrated experience in managing intranet platforms and working in system back-ends
• Experience in influencing and negotiating with a range of stakeholders
• Excellent writing skills and ability to create engaging content
• Ability to work autonomously and to prioritise work with competing deadlines
• A can-do attitude and a real passion for employee engagement

What you'll get in return 
 

• A competitive annual salary package
• Not for profit salary packaging
• Flexible yet hardworking team and enjoy an exciting and creative environment with modern tools and technology.

What you need to do now
If you're passionate about this role please click ‘Apply’ now to send an updated copy of your resume to Sarah McLoughlin or call 9604 9673 to find out more.