Senior Communications Advisor

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Senior Communications Advisor

We are looking for a communications superstar who will help drive stakeholder engagement to provide the best business outcomes for Transdev.

• Working closely with both the Auckland Leadership Team and the Australasian Communications Team
• High performing, creative team with global reach
• Britomart, Auckland location

TRANSDEV JOURNEY MAKERS

Transdev is a world leader in the operation of passenger transport services operating in 19 countries around the world, with 83,000 employees and managing 41,000 vehicles.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce that reflects the communities and customers we serve. Transdev is a Journey Maker that believes public transport plays an important role in how our city (Auckland) comes to life. Transdev helps to create liveable and sustainable cities. Our day-to-day work connects our families, friends and future generations where they live, work and play.

Transdev is contracted to Auckland Transport to operate Auckland passenger rail services. The Auckland train network carries more than 20 million passengers per annum, is serviced by more than 570 Transdev Journey Makers, and operates more than 3,300 services each week.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a senior communications rock star who is passionate about creating communications that engage stakeholders. The successful candidate will be able to write for an array of internal and external audiences on a variety of channels and mediums. You will also support the development and implementation of communication strategies to drive better business performance.

Key duties:

• Protect and build the brand by developing and fulfilling the digital media strategy
• Lead and add value to our branded social media channels such as LinkedIn and Facebook
• Create and drive engaging online content for Transdev Auckland, Transdev Australasia and Transdev Global
• Develop and publish the weekly company newsletter and all regular communications
• Plan and take responsibility for company events and fundraisers
• Support other business stakeholders to communicate company news and notices
• Develop and publish the company internal magazine with external agencies

The Senior Communications Advisor will work with the Communications and Stakeholder Relations Manager and Communications Advisor to achieve improvements in business performance and customer satisfaction by creating and driving effective internal and external communications.

ABOUT YOU

• Qualification in marketing, communications, journalism or Public Affairs or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years internal and external communications experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a diverse range of audiences and channels
• Demonstrated experience in digital media, social media management is preferred
• An eye for design and working knowledge of InDesign
• Excellent time management skills and ability to deliver tasks to deadline
• History of effective liaison with internal and external stakeholders, public sector experience is desirable
• Experience in a customer service environment is also desirable
• Good computing skills are essential, including a sound knowledge of the Microsoft Office and Adobe creative software
• A motivated self-starter and team contributor, willing to learn and with a ‘can do’ attitude.

This team is well known for producing professional and compelling communications and we’re looking to add more exceptional talent to our line-up.

THE BENEFITS

In return, we offer competitive pay and benefits and a positive culture that embraces diversity and employee feedback. We genuinely invest in our people and the work you carry out at Transdev touches the lives of your family, friends and future generations alike. Working in a growing, global business will provide diverse career opportunities for you to make your mark, push boundaries and reach your maximum potential.

OUR VALUES                                                                 

As an equal opportunity employer, we aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. With values reflecting safety, commitment, partnership, passion and performance, we collaborate to support our most valuable assets, our employees and customers.

NEXT STEPS

To find out more about careers with us, our benefits and the opportunities we offer, visit our careers page http://www.transdev.com.au/careers#work-with-us

If you're as passionate about delivering unparalleled services as we are then click the ‘Apply now’ button and you’ll be taken to our Transdev website to complete your application form online.

A full position description is available by contacting [email protected]

At Transdev our recruitment process may include pre-employment checks such as medicals, drug and alcohol testing, psychometric testing, police checks, licence checks and right to work checks. For more information http://www.transdev.com.au/careers#recruitment-process