Assistant Director Internal Communications

The Assistant Director, Internal Communications is responsible for leading a small team of communication professionals to deliver quality and timely internal communications advice and support. This includes working collaboratively across the organisation to plan, implement and evaluate effective communication solutions to achieve business objectives. The role requires a confident, organised and results driven professional who has outstanding judgment, can work autonomously and influence effectively, and translate priorities to plan, deliver and evaluate effective internal communication initiatives.

The successful applicant will need a high level of expertise and knowledge of contemporary communication practices. As a senior member of the Communications team, you will:

• Lead, mentor and inspire a small dynamic communication team

• Deliver and support engaging and innovative communication plans and internal events that align to IP Australia’s corporate objectives

• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues, managers, and key stakeholders

• Provide communication advice, support and guidance to business areas to successfully deliver business outcomes.

The successful applicant will have the following experience and capabilities:

• Strong leaderships skills, emotional intelligence and the ability to develop, mentor and lead a team.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder liaison skills.

• The ability to plan, prioritise and execute work to meet deadlines.

• The ability to be flexible and dynamic in response to changing priorities.

• Ability to develop and manage key relationships with a broad range of stakeholders

• Qualifications, and demonstrated working knowledge, in communications or related field is highly desirable.