Communications Manager

Wesfarmers Health is growing - fast - as we strive to make health, beauty and wellness experiences simpler, more affordable and easier to access for all Australians. If the thought of supporting our communications efforts to engage and mobilise our teams on this transformation journey excites you, let's chat!

About us:

We are the Health Division of Wesfarmers Group, based in new offices in the Docklands. Our brands include API, Priceline Pharmacy, Clear Skincare, InstantScripts and SILK Laser Clinics to name a few, and our strategy will see our portfolio expand into existing and new markets. We're energetic, committed to our purpose, and love creative and innovative thinking.

About the role:

The Communications Manager is responsible for executing our corporate and internal communications plan, which encompasses Wesfarmers Health's growing portfolio of businesses.

You'll partner with business units to develop strategic communications campaigns that leverage our communication channels and tactics to build resonance and connection with our people.

Ultimately, your communications will help connect our people to the Wesfarmers Health strategy and engage them in our transformation.

The responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

Internal Communications:

• Partner with Wesfarmers Health business units to develop strategic communications campaigns to drive internal alignment
• Manage key communication tactics (e.g. Senior Leadership Team engagement, including conferences, forums and BAU communications)
• Develop communications for the Health Leadership Team as required (emails, presentations, events)
• Support other internal communications activities, as required.

Corporate Communications

• Provide support for award submissions, speaking engagements, testimonials and case studies, maintaining logs for all activities
• Support other communications activities, including annual report development, as required.

What you'll bring:

• 6+ years' experience in corporate affairs, communication, public relations or marketing, including experience working with senior leaders
• Bachelor Degree or higher in business/commerce, law, communications, public relations or marketing (desired)
• Considerable experience within diverse, complex organisations, preferably in the health, retail and/or franchised sectors
• Sophisticated understanding of communications and influencing strategies, how they come to life, and how success is measured
• Strategic thinker with experience in executing strategic plans
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to present confidently to senior stakeholders
• Ability to build strong relationships and trust with internal and external stakeholders to influence outcomes
• Creative, energetic, ‘can do' approach
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Exceptional project management, time management and organisational skills.

What you'll get:

• A fantastic work culture based off our four Ways of Working - Be well, Show You Care, Make it Better and Act Now
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Health Division and the broader Wesfarmers Group
• Access to employee benefits across Wesfarmers including team member discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks, OnePass, Priceline and Clear Skincare Clinics
• ‘We Love Your Work' recognition program. Team members can recognise their peers, team or other business units, with winners taking part in our annual awards.
• Novated leasing options
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - available to all team members and their immediate family members, 24/7, 365 days a year
• Beautiful outdoor terrace for work and recreation
• Food, coffee and health & wellbeing facilities onsite including a landlord operated gym
• Dedicated end of trip facilities (cycle racks, showers, lockers)