AddressAt ALS, we encourage you to dream big.
When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.
Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.
Position overview.
As the Global Communication Specialist, you will be instrumental in supporting our internal and external communication efforts, with a key focus on driving content development, supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A) communication, and managing core communication activities. You will report to the Global Communication Manager and work collaboratively across departments to ensure clear and consistent messaging.
Day to Day
- Communication planning: Develop and execute tailored internal and external communications plans aligned with company objectives that positively contribute to employee experience and culture and foster stakeholder trust.
- Content creation: Create engaging content (written and visual) that simplifies complex topics and resonates with internal and external audiences – including across safety, sustainability, inclusion and diversity, people and operational updates.
- M&A communication support: Craft and execute communication plans throughout all stages of M&A, ensuring a key focus on audience and delivering clear messaging tailored to each group.
- Employee engagement: Plan and deliver culturally relevant communication aimed at enhancing employee engagement, including supporting global days of awareness, town halls, employee recognition programs, engagement campaign/opportunities.
- Channel management: Support the management and maintenance of effective communication channels across the organisation, including the intranet, social platforms, and operational/front-line channels.
- Positioning: Support the business to develop presentations, speeches, and video scripts that effectively position ALS and deliver value to diverse audiences.
- Measurement and insights: Track and analyse the effectiveness of communication efforts, using data to support continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or a related field.
- Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in communication roles, with a proven track record of successfully supporting M&A communication efforts.
- Proficiency in internal and external communication strategies and tactics, particularly within the context of mergers and acquisitions.
- Experience working in a global corporate environment is highly desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messaging tailored to diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to think strategically and translate strategies into actionable communication.
- Proactive and able to thrive in a complex and fast-paced environment.
Working at ALS
Our people drive our success at ALS.
We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.
At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.
Our benefits include:
- Health fund discounts with Bupa
- Opportunity to salary sacrifice car costs with Autopia
- Corporate superannuation benefits with Australian Retirement Trust
- Online learning system with extensive modules of choice
- Friendly working environment with accessible management
- Influenza Vaccinations
- Opportunities to progress and develop your career within ALS, including global opportunities for suitable candidates
Everyone matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
About ALS
ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
