Specialist Communications
- Permanent full time employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
- Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
- Role based in Brisbane, however other locations may also be considered
- Serve as the communications business partner for the General Manager, Ranger Rehabilitation Project supporting employee engagement and employee communications.
- Lead the development and implementation of major communications strategies and plans for the Ranger Rehabilitation site, creating a seamless experience for stakeholders and a 'one team' ethos.
- Act as a communication advisor to Ranger Rehabilitation Project leadership team.
- Coach leaders on effective communications and their development and delivery of messaging to their teams.
- Understand and anticipate communication and change management risks and take action to address as appropriate.
- Actively engage with frontline employees and supervisors in the field and observe communication plan implementation - collect feedback and continuously improve communications based on findings.
- Develop rich, relevant content that is simple, effective and reaches our frontline employees while experimenting with new, creative ways and processes to reach employees with the information they care about.
- Bring innovative ideas and provide best practice advice on communication content and channels, and effectiveness.
- Monitor, report and evaluate communications impact/reach against key business priorities.
- Ensure all site communications aligns with Closure and Rio Tinto communications priorities and strategies.
- Contribute Ranger content to Closure and Rio Tinto channels such as newsletters, written articles, and social media channels.
- Keeps abreast of Rio Tinto and ERA brand standards and guidelines as well as central resource tools and templates, use in work activities and promotes its use within the company.
- Supporting issues management in collaboration with the Project team and border communications teams.
- A strong background and keen interest in internal communications but may also have strong experience in other corporate affairs disciplines
- Experience working in an operations environment and collaborating with other corporate affairs disciplines including media relations, social media and branding teams
- Proven experience in communications, public relations or a closely related field
- Clear and applied understanding of public company communications and reputation management
- Well-developed writing skills and a good understanding of how to adapt writing and content for various channels and audiences
- Ability to transform technical information into engaging content and proficiency in developing messaging to manage complex and sensitive issues
- Ability to prioritize and balance needs of multiple stakeholders
- Strong communication / interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders and build effective partnerships
- A team-oriented, pro-active, results-driven, innovative and collaborative approach, with experience working in a complex organization or multinational business desirable
- Experience in a communications role within a global company, preferably in the mining industry.
- A bachelor's degree in communications or related discipline/field such as journalism, public relations or marketing.
- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
- A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP)
- Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
- Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)
- Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
- Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
- Domestic relocation assistance on offer
- Indigenous Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment
- Indigenous leadership programmes across professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.
- Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options