Description:
We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.
As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger in building the future we want.
We have an opportunity for an experienced Corporate Communications Advisor to join our team for a contract role until March 2026 to cover a parental leave period. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive impactful corporate communications outcomes, with a strong focus on new media and internal communications. By blending content creation, brand management, and visual/digital marketing expertise, you will play a key role in delivering organisational objectives and providing generalist communications advice.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate communications professional who recognises the strategic importance of internal communications in driving employee engagement and organisational success. At the heart of this role is the ability to bring to life the stories that highlight our work, demonstrate our progress toward achieving our Strategic Plan, and showcase the meaningful impact we are making through smarter partnerships and innovative solutions – embodying our commitment to being a smarter way to more.
Key accountabilities:
- Implement internal communication and employee engagement activities to exemplify our employee value proposition and drive engagement.
- Create compelling stories to engage internal and external audiences through written, video, and graphical content.
- Contribute to health & wellbeing; diversity, equality, and inclusion; and corporate social responsibility initiatives to drive our People Prosper agenda.
- Create and update digital content across our new media platforms.
- Develop multi-channel content to increase awareness of Seymour Whyte's employer brand.
- Prepare consistent and engaging presentations for business updates across all sites.
- Administer the intranet, including content creation and reviews/audits, to align with business needs.
- Monitor and report on service delivery metrics, overall performance, and effectiveness achieved.
Key requirements:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or significant experience in a similar role.
- Extensive knowledge of marketing and communication principles, including digital marketing, content planning, public relations, and communication strategies.
- Proven experience managing brand strategies and internal communication channels.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- High-level initiative, problem-solving, and negotiation skills to achieve positive stakeholder outcomes.
- Experience with an understanding and knowledge of web (intranet) environment practices.
- Outstanding oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- At least five years' relevant experience.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Adobe Creative Suite skills are an advantage.
We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees:
- Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
- Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
- Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, annual performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
- Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.
Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore, all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.
Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.
Next steps:
- Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
- All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
- Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.
Register on our website for job alerts to be advised when new roles become available. https://careers.seymourwhyte.com.au/en/listing/
To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au
Reference code: 494415
Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.