wehi
Biomedical research
InternalCommunicationsAdvisor
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Internal Communications Advisor at wehi. Skills: Internal communications, Employee engagement, Stakeholder management. Develop clear, consistent, and engaging internal communications. Coordinate internal communications”
Industry & Context.
Solutions-focused approach
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Tertiary qualification in communications, public relations, journalism, or related discipline, Experience working with internal stakeholders within a NFP, health, or related organisation, Experience promoting scientific research or complex technical content to non-scientific audiences, Proven experience in internal communications, change communications, employee engagement, or corporate communications roles, Written communication skills with ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible messaging, Ability to advise senior leaders on communication approaches and messaging, Experience utilising internal communication channels, Organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
Nice to Have
High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgement in sensitive environments, Commitment to clarity, inclusion, and continuous improvement in communications practice
What You'll Do.
and engaging internal communications
Coordinate internal communications
Support organisational strategy and operations
Inform employees about Institute activities
priorities and updates
Build internal culture by highlighting achievements
Share stories that reflect impact and purpose
Provide analytics and insights from internal communications activity
Translate complex information into accessible narratives
Partner closely with senior leaders
Partner with internal stakeholders
Ensure messaging is aligned
and delivered through
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with senior leaders; Partner with internal stakeholders
Communication Scope
Written communication; Messaging
Full Job Description
**Job Title** Internal Communications Advisor **Job Description** An exciting opportunity is available for an**Internal Communications Advisor****** to join the **Engagement and Communications Department** at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute. **About the Position** The Internal Communications Advisor plays a key role in shaping how employees understand, connect with, and contribute to the Institute’s purpose, priorities, and culture. Working within the Communications team, this role develops and coordinates clear, consistent, and engaging internal communications that support organisational strategy and operations, and keep employees informed about Institute activities, priorities and updates, across a diverse, and dispersed, workforce. The Internal Communications Advisor also contributes to building a strong internal culture by highlighting achievements, reinforcing values, and sharing stories that reflect impact and purpose. The role is responsible for providing analytics and insights from internal communications activity and programs, to inform the ongoing improvement of internal communications and activity. The role translates complex information and organisational direction into accessible narratives that help employees understand what is happening, why it matters, and how they contribute. It partners closely with senior leaders and internal stakeholders to ensure messaging is aligned, timely, and delivered through appropriate channels. **Selection Criteria** Essential Knowledge and Skills: * Relevant tertiary qualification in communications, public relations, journalism, or related discipline * Experience working with internal stakeholders within a NFP, health, or related organisation. * Experience promoting scientific research or complex technical content to non-scientific audiences. * Proven experience in internal communications, change communications, employee engagement, or corporate communications roles * Strong written communication s
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