Communications Adviser in Perth, Australia

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Job Description

Albemarle is hiring for a Communications Adviser. This position is located in Perth, Western Australia, in-office and located in the Perth CBD.

What You Will Do

• Leads effective external reactive and proactive media management and communications to enhance Albemarle’s business objectives in Australia and promote and protect the company’s reputation and brand, including:

• the creation, coordination and publication of announcements relating to Albemarle Australia’s operations and activities as well its community partnerships and sponsorships;

• management of Albemarle Australia’s LinkedIn platform;

• management of relationships and interactions with media, government media advisers and contractor communications team members as required;

• management of media enquiries with Albemarle Australia’s media consultancy;

• management of Australian online presence on the corporate website.

• Leads effective internal communications, liaising with Australian functional leaders to create, coordinate and publish timely and accurate information, across a number of platforms including:

• the intranet;

• Teams channels, TVs and screens;

• Kemerton monthly digital newsletter;

• Communications as required by the Chief Operating Officer – Australia;

• Town Hall presentations as required.

• Management of graphic design requirements for templates, pamphlets and posters as required.

• Management of photographic, videographic content and library.

• Crisis communications support.

• Management of media training and external presentation/speech preparation as required

• Regular engagement with global communications team to ensure awareness and alignment of Australian operations and activities

What You Bring

Required:

• 10 years’ experience working in a media/communications/public relations role.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Extensive experience in creating/writing, coordinating and publishing content.

• Experience creating collateral (fact sheets, Q&A, key messages etc) to support external activities.

• Extensive experience using a variety of communication channels and platforms (including LinkedIn)

• Experience dealing with all forms of media including issues management.

• Self-motivated, hands-on, team player with developed interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

• Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline including Communication, Public Relations or Marketing

• Knowledge or qualification in online platform and software management

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.