wehi

Biomedical research

InternalCommunicationsAdvisor

$98–106k Victoria, Australia PART TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Internal Communications Advisor at wehi. Skills: Internal communications, Employee engagement, Stakeholder management. Develop clear, consistent, and engaging internal communications. Coordinate internal communications”

Industry & Context.

Biomedical research
Problems you'll solve

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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