Communications Specialist 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

• 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Location Sydney
• Opportunity to shape and implement Communication Strategy

Time to make your mark!

As the Communications Specialist you will oversee and execute both internal and external communications for our industry leading Data Platforms (DP) team within the Technology Division.

You will be part of the broader DP team which provides analytics insights and reporting services for projects and business units across Westpac Group. No two days will be the same as you will be meeting with a massive crossselection of stakeholders and developing deep professional relationships at different levels of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute bespoke communication strategies aligned with Westpacs Data and AI objectives and initiatives.
• Translate technical concepts and deliverables into clear compelling narratives for diverse internal and external audiences.
• Manage and execute internal communications on behalf of DP including executive messaging strategic updates and employee engagement initiatives.
• Develop and execute creative internal communications campaigns to drive a datadriven culture across the Westpac Group.
• Manage and execute external communications including media articles speaking engagements and awards.
• Monitor industry trends media coverage and the competitive landscape to identify external communication and award opportunities.
• Manage and work effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders including senior leaders and data specialists.

Whats in it for me you ask

Youll play a significant part of the future of a business that has been around for over 200 years. Our purpose is to createbetter futures together. So well back you in the development of your career internal career prospects and flexible working. Youll also keep learning to grow your career backed by a fantastic team of people with a cando supportive structure.

Whatever shape your family takes we offer generous paid and unpaid parental leave for your nominated primary and support carers. This includes leave to organise adoptions surrogacy and foster care arrangements. And we continue to pay your super contributions while you take all the time you need to get your new family settled.

What is needed to succeed

• An extensive experience gained in a handson corporate communications function whereby you have been responsible for gathering a variety of information and providing relevant narratives to a wider internal workforce
• Tertiary qualifications or studies in journalism would be highly desirable.
• Exceptional writing editing and storytelling skills and you are highly adept in using digital communication channels.
• Strong ability to simplify complex concepts into clear engaging content.
• Practical experience in internal communications within a large corporate environment.
• Detailoriented with a keen eye for accuracy and a default ability to cater your language and style to suit your audience.
• Outstanding people skills with extensive experience in managing stakeholder relationships.
• Experience in the financial industry is a plus as is technology domain experience.

Whilst this is a standalone role you will have no shortage of stakeholder interaction across the group so its mission critical that you have a thirst for learning and the highend Communications experience we are seeking!

Whats it like to work at Westpac

We are a collaborative team of passionate people with a shared ambition to make a difference for our customers our communities and each other. At Westpac making a difference means creating impact unlocking our own and each others passions and transformative success stories to create better futures together.

As well as competitive remuneration and a great culture joining the Westpac family gives you access to a wide range ofemployee benefits to help you manage your priorities whether that means family life work/life balance ambition to grow or all the little perks in between.

Well empower you to shape your career path. Through personalised upskilling mentoring and training opportunities youre in control of where you start and how youll grow.

As an equal opportunity employer we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility and champions inclusion.

Hear from some ofour people and their experiences working with us.

How to apply

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At Westpac were all about creating a supportive culture and ensuring our workplaces branches products and services are accessible and inclusive for everyoneour customers employees and the wider community. If youre interested in discussing workplace flexibility please feel free to mention it in your application.

We invite candidates of all ages genders sexual orientation cultural backgroundspeople with disability neurodiverse individuals veterans and reservists and Indigenous Australians to apply. If you have questions about the recruitment processplease email.

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