Senior Corporate Communications Advisor
- Create and deliver internal communication and engagement plans, to identify issues and deliver strategic advice and early planning.
- Develop and lead Sydney Water employee engagement and communication strategy
- Term Contract (Until Oct 2021)
- Location, Parramatta
At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities
About us
We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.
About the role
In this role, you will be partnering with the business to identify and deliver major divisional/ corporate level communication, engagement and stakeholder issues management plans that support, contribute to and are aligned with Sydney Water’s strategy. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to;
- Lead the development, delivery and implementation of communication and engagement strategies to promote the brand, protect reputation, manage issues and deliver successful programs
- Deliver group communication strategies for major projects, identifying opportunities and risks early, developing and implementing messaging, Q&As and engagement plans with appropriate measures of success
- Provide input into the group employee engagement and communications plan that addresses organisational objectives for the various audience segments (leadership, office and field staff, contractors).
- Ongoing analysis of communication and engagement channels to identify improvement needs and opportunities.
- Provide advice and planning to business partners in all divisions for best practice employee engagement and communication that drives performance and business results.
- Ensure the development and implementation of communication policies, programs and system and monitor their effectiveness and video/online content.
About you
We are looking for a creative thinker with demonstrated ability to develop strong and trusted relationships and influence key stakeholders. To be successful in this role you have:
- Degree qualifications in communications, public policy, business, journalism/marketing or any related field
- A minimum 10 years’ experience working as a senior communications, community relations or corporate affairs advisor in a major corporation, government department or agency environment.
- Strong business acumen with the capacity to liaise and work with senior management and other Communications and Government Relations team members to determine positions on public policy issues, both proactive and reactive
- Capable of leading and advising others in stakeholder engagement and or management.
- A strong team player with proven ability to collaborate with others to achieve goals.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills including strong corporate and policy communication skills.
- Strong capability in assessing reputational issues and risks to the business and developing sound crisis management tactics.
- Ability to manage and prioritise projects and working to tight deadlines, across multiple stakeholders.
Please see the position description for the roles full accountabilities
We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, sex or culture. You can be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information, you can contact jess.mackay@sydneywater.com.au
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