The Opportunity At APA, our purpose is simple: to strengthen communities through responsible energy.We now have an exciting opportunity to join our Sustainability and Corporate Affairs team as a Communications Manager supporting the Finance and Technology and Legal and Governance divisions in our Sydney or Melbourne office on a permanent basis.Reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Communications, this role provides strategic business partnering to APA's Chief Financial Officer and Group General Counsel and Company Secretary and is responsible for the development, planning and execution of the employee communications strategy across the respective divisions.Key Responsibilities Provide clear advice on best practice employee comms strategies and tactics Develop and deliver the communications strategy and plan for Technology and Finance and Legal and Governance divisions Working with senior management to build and implement employee communications solutions in line with the business strategy Develop and support key campaigns of work that result in a positive impact on employee engagement, including key change programs of work With a campaign mindset, create content that tells a compelling story for use across a variety of internal channels intranet, website and presentations Use data to continually evaluate and measure effectiveness of communications plans and activities to drive continual improvement and return on investment Develop and maintain strong and collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders across the business Establish and maintain employee communication systems and process Your background Extensive years' experience in managing corporate communications activities, within large organisations Deep experience in organisational change communications Demonstrated experience from within a corporate communications function where you have drafted clear, concise, and compelling content for communications programmes and activities Sound stakeholder management skills and ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders to engage with a wide range of employees, stakeholders, and leaders Strong ability to proactively identify key reputational risks to the business, as well as activities that can build reputation Able to develop powerpoint presentations, key messages and content for scripts and internal comms engagements Working at APA At APA we're committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best.We'll provide you with access to targeted career development programs, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing programs.We also have an inclusive parental leave policy providing 18 weeks leave including superannuation to support parents at work and in life.We employ more than 2700 people across Australia and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to do their best every day.We are APA APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business.We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $27 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia.And we own over 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to families and industry across every corner of Australia.As the partner of choice in delivering infrastructure solutions for the energy transition, we're focused on bundled remote grid energy solutions, electricity and gas transmission, and future energy, including hydrogen and carbon capture and storage.Our customer centric approach means we understand our customers and their businesses offering reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.We are committed to delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia's energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers.We prioritise sustainable outcomes so that APA, our people, customers, and communities can thrive – now and in the future.Join our team and be part of Australia's energy transition!We'd love to hear from you.APA is an equal opportunity employer.The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priorty.We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in.Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.Role closes Sunday, 8 December 2024.Role Reference Number JR784 We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.