Communications Manager

Communications ManagerJob no: 500217
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Marketing & Communications, Corporate Services

• Hybrid working combining Melbourne office-based and work from home
• Be in the centre of our renewables and storage projects
• Supportive and inclusive workplace fostering strong collaboration

Want a better job?You'll find it at Alinta Energy.We're making energy better for our more than 1.1 million customers - and we're making work life better for our 1,000+ people too.We believe in better
At Alinta Energy, we're a friendly bunch working to be the best energy company. Our culture is collaborative, and our passion drives positive change for people and the planet.Over the past decade, we've evolved from a Western Australian residential gas retailer to one of Australia's largest energy retailers, generators, investors, and developers with infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.Australia's energy system is undergoing the biggest transformation in its history and we're right there with it.Help us make energy betterAbout the role:This is a great opportunity to partner with and support Alinta Energy's Power Generation and Development teams where you can effectively engage and communicate with key external and internal stakeholders. In this role you will develop and implement the organisation's communication strategy and have significant contact with the community and media.In this role, you'll:

• Develop and implement communication strategies for our new power developments - with a focus on meeting the communication needs of local communities and media.
• Report to the Communications team, and act as a business partner for the Power Generation and Development team.
• Work closely with the Communications team to ensure there's visibility of the Power Generation and Development team's news internally.
• Work closely with the Head of Community Engagement and Government Relations teams, to ensure stakeholders receive consistent and clear messages.

Ideally, you'll bring to the role:

• Substantial industry experience, ideally from the energy and/or infrastructure major project development and/or construction.
• Experience dealing with energy industry media, and strong relationships and contacts.
• Proven extensive external/internal corporate communications experience within a fast-moving business.
• Ability to work autonomously and have a confident entrepreneurially mindset with excellent writing skills.
• Demonstrate experience in project planning and implementation.
• Up to date knowledge of communications methods and fosters open communication to engage stakeholders proactively.

This role would be best suited to someone who has experience working in major project development and/or construction who truly enjoys strategic communications within the energy industry!Enjoy better benefits - check our website for the full list!One of the best things about Alinta Energy is we discover better together. If you like the sound of that, and you're a match for the role, we'd love to talk to you.Alinta Energy. That's better.We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.If your application progresses, we will need to complete background and pre-employment checks, such as immigration checks, reference checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks, and additional checks for roles related to finance.We look forward to hearing from you.Click 'Apply' to submit your application.
Closing date:09th May 2024
LinkedIn#LI-KT1Advertised: 24 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 09 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time