wehi
Biomedical research
InternalCommunicationsAdvisor
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Internal Communications Advisor at wehi. Skills: Internal communications, Employee engagement, Translating complex information, Advising senior leaders. Develop clear internal communications. Coordinate clear 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
What You'll Do.
Develop clear internal communications
Coordinate clear internal communications
Develop consistent internal communications
Coordinate consistent internal communications
Develop engaging internal communications
Coordinate engaging internal communications
Support organisational strategy
Support organisational operations
Inform employees about Institute activities
Inform employees about Institute priorities
Inform employees about Institute updates
Build internal culture
Provide analytics from internal communications
Provide insights from internal communications
Translate complex information into accessible narratives
Translate organisational direction into accessible narratives
Partner with senior leaders
Partner with internal stakeholders
Ensure messaging is aligned
Ensure messaging is timely
Deliver messaging through appropriate channels
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal stakeholders; Senior leaders; Communications team
Communication Scope
Written communication; Accessible 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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