Strategic Communications Lead (Canberra)

Location Adelaide, Canberra or Melbourne. Role Summary QinetiQ welcomes applications for a new role in our national Corporate Affairs Team. Reporting to the Australia Sector Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, the Strategic Communications Lead will play a key role in shaping and delivering impactful communications that engage employees and enhance organisational reputation. Key Accountabilities
- Lead the development and delivery of a strategic internal communications program that supports QinetiQ Australia's business objectives.
- Oversee planning and execution of communications across multiple channels, including internal platforms, media, events, campaigns, partnerships, and digital channels.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the communications team, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment in all messaging.
- Partner closely with senior stakeholders to provide strategic advice on communication approaches, reputation management, and issue response.
- Translate complex business priorities into explicit, engaging communications tailored to employees, customers, and partners.
- Coordinate and integrate communication activities to ensure a cohesive approach across internal and external communications.
- Lead employee communications campaigns and initiatives that support and enhance the employee value proposition.
- Leverage employee feedback and insights to continuously improve communication effectiveness and engagement. Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing, or a related field.
- Depth of experience in communications, particularly within internal communications.
- Experience of successful delivery in multi‑stakeholder environments.
- Experience in editing and updating intranet/web content, analysing web analytics, and delivering events (virtual and in‑person).
- Proven ability to coach, mentor and guide others. Eligibility Applicants must be eligible for Australian Defence security clearance. Defence industry or adjacent industry experience is preferred. Application Process Applications must be made online. Confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Cathy Riach, Sector Talent Acquisition Leader (email). A position description is available upon request. Applications close Friday 29May. Benefits
- Access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Flexible work.
- Purchased leave program & loyalty leave.
- Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave.
- Annual incentive scheme.
- Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
- Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back.
- Relaxed dress code. Diversity & Inclusion We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people. We value diversity of thought and provide a flexible, inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. Legal Notice QinetiQ conducts pre‑employment screening, including identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ruxl3