AddressAt BAE Systems Australia
- Do interesting work that MATTERS
- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career
- Be YOU
We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the worlds most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.
About the OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Communications Manager - Engagement to join our team based in Melbourne or Adelaide.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and/or hybrid working.
Reporting to the Chief of Staff you will be responsible for developing and delivering an overarching engagement communications plan across the Enterprise, and for overseeing its execution to support the delivery of the Communications Strategy for BAE Systems Australia. The role-holder will be an important member of the leadership team for the function.
Key responsibilities include:
- Drive and develop an Enterprise-wide engagement communications plan including objectives, tactics, channels, measurement and best practice approach
- Work closely across Business Units and Functions to ensure best practice to all employee communications
- Manage the coordination of all internal communications activities ensuring compliance with stakeholder strategies and approval channels
- Facilitate leadership communications
- Work with and be the prime partners for Chief People Office, Safety, and Data, Digital and Cyber communications
- Manage community investment strategy and implementation including budget, engagement with internal and external stakeholders and UK counterparts to ensure compliance and return on investment
About YOU
- Tertiary qualification in Communications or related field and/or equivalent experience
- Extensive experience in employee communications at a senior strategic level in a corporate environment
- Strong people leadership skills and demonstrated success leading teams
- Excellent strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills
- Knowledge of the Defence industry would be desirable
- Experience in government, corporate communications and/or media agency
We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
About US
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.
To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au
Clearances
As a Defence security clearance may be required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
Further information regarding security clearances.
