Internal Communications Specialist

September 13, 2024

Uniting

Sydney

CONTRACT & FULL TIME & OTHER

Internal Communications Specialist (Fixed-Term Contract – 6 months with possible extension)
Based in Sydney CBD, with 3-4 days onsite. Following the initial settling-in period, flexible work-from-home options will be available.
Are you a clear, concise communicator with a passion for plain English? Join Uniting as an Internal Communications Specialist on a 6-month full-time contract, with the potential for extension.
About the role:
You'll be a key player in delivering high-quality internal communications across various channels, including video content, newsletters, and our Share Point intranet. You'll also support Uniting’s internal campaigns, promote employee webinars, and collaborate on strategic projects
Key responsibilities:

Write, edit, and publish clear, engaging content for our weekly digital newsletter, intranet, and Viva Engage.
Provide internal communications support for campaigns, events, and operational updates across different areas of Uniting.
Coordinate and promote employee webinars on topics like benefits and workplace culture.
Assist the Head of Organisational Communications with resources for key strategic projects.
Contribute to improving internal communication processes and services.

About You:
With at least 5 years of internal communications experience, you're an excellent communicator who knows how to simplify complex information. You’re organised, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities. Experience with Share Point and Microsoft applications is a must and Canva experience for video editing is a plus. You also:

Have excellent communication and customer service skills, making it easy to get along with others.
Have a gift for working collaboratively with a team while being confident flying solo.
Are skilled at navigating complex organisations and managing competing priorities.
Excel at problem-solving, negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution.
Have a strong understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and risk management practices.

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Why Uniting?

Be part of an inclusive, diverse environment that celebrates everyone.
Play a key role in keeping our teams connected and informed.
Sydney CBD location with flexibility and potential for contract extension.

Does this sound like you? Apply now and play a pivotal role in keeping our teams connected, informed, and engaged at Uniting!
For all enquiries, please contact Louise Massie via email at mmassie@uniting.org
What we offer you

A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Opportunities for professional growth.
Purchase of additional leave

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a national police check, reference checks, working with children checks, and NDIS checks.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available