Communications Specialist - Business Transformation Program

Job Description

Communications Specialist - Business Transformation Program Job No:MCC660183 Location:Taree No. of Vacancies:1 Closing Date: 16 Mar 2025 AEDT Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move? Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in? Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. The role We are seeking a dynamic Communications Specialist to join our Business Transformation Program (BTP) at MidCoast Council. In this role, you will deliver clear, engaging, and informative communications across the organization, supporting interaction, adoption, and building positive responses to new projects. You’ll play a key role in promoting the Business Transformation Program’s initiatives and ensuring our messaging resonates with staff at all levels. You will have proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholder groups, allowing you to understand the nuances of each project and deliver tailored visual and written communications to targeted user groups. You will work across a variety of corporate communication channels, including email campaigns, internal newsletters, intranet updates, staff bulletins, all-staff information sessions, leadership Q&A forums, and management briefings. Your skills in evaluating communication effectiveness will help you monitor audience engagement, while your ability to manage time efficiently will keep messages consistent, well-planned, and timely. As this role supports the delivery of new initiatives, it’s essential that you can create communications that not only inform but encourage positive engagement during times of change. Your messaging will be critical in driving adoption and fostering an open, supportive environment as new processes and systems are introduced across the organisation. With the Business Transformation Program well underway, we’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of exciting organizational changes that directly enhance the delivery of services to the MidCoast region. What you'll bring Tertiary qualifications in communications (or similar) and/or substantial experience in communications. Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, tailoring communications to suit various audiences and project needs. Experience managing diverse communication channels, including email, newsletters, intranet, and staff forums, ensuring messages are cohesive and timely. Demonstrated ability to ensure all communications comply with governance and communications processes and are aligned with the program’s communications plan. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering clear, engaging communications that drive positive engagement and support organizational change. What we offer? We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Salary: Commencing salary circa $83,460 p.a. plus superannuation (negotiable based on skills and experience). Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region. Tenure: Fixed term contract to March 2026. Closing date: Sunday 16 March 2025 at 11.30 pm. Want to know more? Pleasereview the position description in PDF or Word formats. For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Harish Krishnani, Change Management Lead who is the hiring manager for this role. Harish can be reached on (02) 7955 7867 or For enquiries regarding the application process contact Helen Hamilton, Human Resources Advisor who is the HR representative for this role. Helen can be reached on (02) 7955 7388 or at How to apply: When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application. You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date. Click the 'NEXT' button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using PDF formatting where possible. Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so. We will be in touch via email. Our organisation At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference. Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community. Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. Our commitment At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative. Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel. We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage. Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr