Communications Manager

Who are we? We're here to leverage Iota's unique position to accelerate innovation adoption in water and deliver impact in our community. Iota is a wholly owned subsidiary of South East Water. Established to deliver impact outside of South East Water's regulatory boundaries, Iota seeks to drive change in the water sector and help it respond to challenges such as climate change. Iota also commercialises game changing digital and circular economy technologies. The role Reporting to Iota's Customer Director, this new part-time (0.8 FTE) Communication Manager role will lead the management of all communication services for the Iota Business, supporting a range of innovative projects and services across the portfolio, that align with the brand's overall marketing and content strategy. Results focused and driven by the creation of their own strategy, plans and performance measurements, The Communications Manager will be responsible for all public relations, written content, information output and media releases and requests, while implementing the plan around social media, advertising, and marketing efforts of the plan. The role demands a combination of strategic planning, technical acumen, and strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with various stakeholders, including clients, partners, South East Water teams and industry bodies. Other key accountabilities of this exciting new role will include; Communication strategy and plans Content creation and channel management Brand public relations and promotional content Performance results and analysis Stakeholder management - both internal and external Who are you? Armed with a tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or similar, the successful candidate will possess at least five years in a similar corporate communications role, at a similar level within an industrial B2B commercial business and be proficient in media relations, crisis communications and stakeholder management. A highly motivated self-starter with a keen interest in the water sector, sustainability or technology, candidates will also possess the following key skills, knowledge and experience: Strong understand of industrial process, technologies and market dynamics with experience in content creation, including writing, editing and multi-media production. Proven experience in delivering creative multi-channel communications campaigns with a product/service focus. Ability to translate data rich research findings into easy-to-understand insights. Experience in copywriting -product / service focused in a technically complex and commercial business. Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of general technical terminology with proven experience in providing advice and support to commercial businesses. What's in it for you? The opportunity to be part of a team committed to having a positive impact on environmental and social initiatives with a strong commercial focus; Our culture is dynamic and immersive with an engagement score of 85%; You'll be joining a team of achievers who share a strong work ethic and collaborative nature; Great learning and development opportunities including development programs, digital learning and site visits; A commitment to work-life balance with truly flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, leave purchasing and condensed working options; A range of benefits including car leasing options, free parking and 14 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and paid super on unpaid parental leave; and Modern office facilities with panoramic beachfront views. We're for everyone We are looking for individuals who are passionate, committed and enthusiastic about the work we do. We value openness and collaboration and hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people with disability and from culturally diverse backgrounds. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace for everyone. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, or to learn more about the role, please contact: careers@southeastwater.com.au Keen to make an impact? Click here to check out the position description. All applications for this awesome role must be submitted by no later than Sunday 7 April 2024! Visit iotaservices.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.