Communications Manager

Description:

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 74,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.

The Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Communications Manager to join our ANZ Communications function, based in either Sydney or Melbourne. This vital role is responsible for driving the reputation of Alstom’s ANZ business through the delivery of our corporate communications and corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies and associated programs. Working directly with the Communications and CSR Director and across the ANZ country leadership team, we are seeking a skilled operator able to engage, influence and build effective networks across our ANZ business. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Under the direction of the Communications Director, managing Alstom’s ANZ Corporate Communications Strategy and Plan to build and develop Alstom’s reputation with external and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborating with the Communications Director in the development and delivery of Alstom’s CSR strategy in Australia and New Zealand.
• Developing and executing Project Communications plans including ownership of relationships with customer communications teams to promote Alstom’s reputation and building trust for Alstom with our key customer groups.
• Supporting local management in engaging employees around country/cluster priorities in line with Alstom Transport strategy, reinforcing the sense of belonging to Alstom.

About You

We are seeking a proactive and creative individual, with a strong strategic comprehension of how to build trust and corporate reputation with a passion for developing and delivering engaging content. You will also have;

• Excellent communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to build relationship and influence across all levels.
• Experience of media relations including the development of content on our owned social media channels across web, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instragram.
• The ability counsel and advise senior leaders on how to reach the appropriate audiences.
• Significant experience in a similar role, developing and delivering techniques and strategies to enhance corporate brand including PR agency management.
• Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Marketing or Business preferred but not essential.