AddressThe Opportunity
As a Communications Specialist at HBF, you will play a pivotal role in the Corporate Affairs team. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Affairs, you will focus on internal and external communications planning and execution on critical projects, issues management, crisis communications, and enhance the team's processes. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, analysing communication effectiveness, and proactively managing both internal and external initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop comprehensive communication strategies for key projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Analyse employee engagement with internal communication channels and contribute to the development of internal communication strategies.
- Maintain registers on HBF's key statistics, external stakeholders, and public policy positions.
- Enhance HBF's crisis communication preparedness and be a key support in crisis events.
- Monitor media coverage trends to help identify opportunities to enhance HBF's profile.
- Conduct research on industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities for communication initiatives.
- Foster a positive team culture, act as a mentor, and stay updated on industry best practices.
About You
Are you a seasoned Communications Specialist with a passion for driving impactful change? HBF is seeking a dynamic professional to join our Corporate Affairs team. As the ideal candidate, you bring:
Strategic Vision: With over six years of experience in Corporate Affairs or similar roles, you have a proven track record of crafting and implementing external and internal communication strategies that align with organisational goals.
Issues and crisis Management Expertise: Your demonstrated experience in handing external and internal communications for issues management and crisis situations helps set you apart. You thrive in high-pressure situations, establishing yourself as an expert advisor and providing timely and accurate information to stakeholders.
Exceptional Communication Skills: Your excellent verbal and written communication skills enable you to convey complex messages with clarity. You have experience drafting, editing, and supervising the production of corporate communications to key stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement: Building and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders, including media, politicians' offices, and third-party influencers, is second nature to you. You understand the importance of protecting and enhancing an organisation's reputation.
Analytical Insight: You possess the ability to analyse data, drawing and articulating valuable insights that enhance your communication strategies and the communications materials you develop. You understand that strategic communications are anchored in supporting the delivery of commercial outcomes.
Collaborative Spirit: Whether working autonomously or collaboratively across divisions, you bring a positive and flexible approach to achieving outcomes. As a mentor and sounding board, you contribute to a collaborative team culture.
Adaptability: Joining a small team, you are ready to quickly build credibility, deliver near-term value, and influence outcomes proactively. You thrive in a dynamic environment and contribute to the ongoing success of the Corporate Affairs function.
If you are ready to make a significant impact in a flexible, collaborative, and trusted organisation like HBF, we invite you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences will contribute to our mission of delivering for our members in the moments that matter.
Essentials
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Commerce/Business, or similar.
- 6+ years' experience in Corporate Affairs or similar roles.
- Demonstrated experience in issues and crisis management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with key external and internal stakeholders.
How to Apply
To apply, click on the "Apply Now" button to complete your application and send through a copy of your CV.
About HBF
As one of WA's longest established private health providers, (we've been around for 80 years!), we continue to innovate and challenge the status quo; adopting a strategy that focuses on business growth and sustainability, diversification, national expansion and significant enhancements to how we service our members through technology and relevant related businesses.
As a not-for-profit fund with no shareholders, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our members. That's why our iconic brand's reputation is built on personalised service, community support and a motivation to deliver for our members in the moments that matter.
When you work for HBF, you work for a company with a clear vision and a team of people that are passionate about providing the best service, experience and products for our members across Australia.
So why not come with us on our transformation journey and see where a career with HBF can take you?
Our Values
At HBF, we live our values every day. They shape our behaviours and how we relate to each other, our members and our community:
Members are our reason - Members are the reason we exist and are at the heart of everything we do.
We do the right thing - We are open and honest in everything we do. We do what is right, not what is easy and explain why we are doing it.
We are brave - We are brave in the way we will tackle the future. We're driven by curiosity, and constantly look for better ways to work smarter, faster and more innovatively.
We work as one - We act as one HBF because we're better together. We work not as individuals but as a team to achieve more.
Employee benefits
Fully Subsided Corporate Gold Health Cover
13 days personal leave per year
Career development opportunities
Access to corporate discounts across a range of retail, restaurants and hotels
Our recruitment and selection process include a variety of assessment methods that may encompass psychometric assessments, reference checks and verification of working rights in Australia. Preferred candidates will be required to return a satisfactory National Police Clearance prior to an offer of employment being extended.
At HBF, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. HBF is a place of belonging. We are proud of who we are, and we encourage applications from diverse groups such as Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people, physical ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and family background, including caring responsibilities.
Advertised: 27 Feb 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 26 Mar 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
