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SalaryJob Status: Full Time, Ongoing
Salary: Base salary of $124,167 per annum plus 11% superannuation contributions
Position No: SOH3024
Applications Close: 11:59pm, 21st April 2024
Role Enquiries: Hayley at ***********@sydneyoperahouse.com
An organisation where diversity of thought & experience is valued, supported & respected.
THE HOUSE
The Sydney Opera House is Australia’s premier tourist destination and one of the busiest performing arts centres in the world. We are able to achieve this because of our incredibly hardworking and passionate people. Be part of shaping our future where you will be provided with opportunities to grow and develop, while making a positive contribution to our community.
Our ambition is to be Everyone’s House. To find out more please visit our website.
YOUR NEW ROLE
This position is responsible for developing and implementing internal communications strategies that drive staff engagement, build positive culture and encourage participation.
Reporting to the Director, Strategic Engagement & Impact, the role works in collaboration with senior executives, managers and the People & Development team to provide timely and trusted internal communications advice, ensuring staff are informed of key updates and issues to maximise organisational effectiveness. With oversight of all internally-facing communications channels, the position is responsible for delivering relevant, timely and accessible content and events that inform, inspire, build trust and ultimately increase engagement. It is also provides broader Stakeholder Communications advice and project management support, as required.
Further detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from the role description.
ARE YOU THE ONE?
We are looking for:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as communications and/or equivalent professional experience.
- A proven track record developing and executing creative internal communications plans, with experience in complex organisations.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills – ability to influence at all levels and adapt communications for a range of internal audiences and other stakeholders.
- Someone that is dynamic, high energy and personable, with the ability to successfully drive projects in a complex, fast-moving organisation, with minimal guidance.
- Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in managing sensitive communications issues involving multiple stakeholders.
- A motivated self-starter with a focus on delivery, high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
THE PERKS
The Sydney Opera House gives you access to a fantastic range of benefits including:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- 5-week’s annual leave.
- Complimentary tickets to shows.
- Access to a range of professional development programs and staff engagement initiatives.
- Staff community groups like SOH Pride, First Nations Staff Network, Sustainable Environmental Action Leaders (aka ‘SEALs’) and more.
- Fitness Passport & complimentary wellbeing programs including Pilates, yoga, circuit classes, physiotherapy sessions as well as other wellbeing initiatives.
- Working for an organisation with a 6 Star Green Star Performance Rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
- Working for an organisation who has committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- And many more!
OUR FOCUS ON DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING
We are an inclusive employer who recognises everyone is unique. We welcome you for who you are – as you are, so if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please email us at ***********@sydneyoperahouse.com so we can discuss this further. Even if you think you’d be a great fit but don’t necessarily tick every box of the role description, please still get in touch.
Read more about our DI&B commitments outlined in our strategy, which works hand in hand with the commitments in our longstanding Reconciliation, Accessibility and Environmental Action plans.
We welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, recognising the value, unique skills, and knowledge that First Nations employees bring to the workplace. We encourage applications from people of all genders, as well as people from one or more of these underrepresented groups/communities, including but not limited to d/Deaf and Disabled people/people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTIQ+.
NEED TO WORK FLEXIBLY?
We know flexibility means different things to different people, let us know how we can best support you to be your best.
SOUND LIKE YOU? APPLY!
Applicants will be prompted to submit an up-to-date resume (of no more than five pages), a cover letter addressing suitability for the role (of no more than one page), and answer the two following targeted questions in the online application platform:
- What about this position has motivated you to apply?
- Please provide an example of an internal communications strategy that you have developed and implemented, which positively impacted employee engagement. Please include details of the objectives, approach and outcomes delivered.
Please note, only applicants who apply online and include the requested documentation will be considered for this position, unless otherwise discussed.
To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police check and Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). The PEHA assessment seeks information only relevant to performing the inherent requirements of the job, it remains strictly confidential, and applicants will be informed of the result.
Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.
