Country Communication Specialist

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story.

This position reports to

Country Holding Officer

Your role and responsibilities

Do you love communications and want to make a real difference? Join our dynamic team as a Country Communications Specialist! ABB Australia is looking for a Communications Specialist with up to 5 years of experience. This role is perfect for early-career professionals, especially if you've worked in a matrix organization and handled multiple stakeholders. Make it your story! This is an exceptional career opportunity for someone who wants to shape the future of our internal and external communications, coordinate impactful events, and drive engagement across Australia and globally. The work model for the role is Hybrid (#LI-Hybrid) and offers the flexibility to be based in one of three locations: Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne. If you're excited to make a real impact, we invite you to apply! Take the next step in your career and join us today! • Take charge of employee communications and collaborate with local and global teams to share key ABB Corporate content. You'll have the chance to propose and implement innovative communication plans using platforms like Viva Engage and intranet. • Organize and manage a variety of events, from Workplace Gender Equality and Cultural Diversity initiatives to global programs like Safety Month and International Women's Day. You'll work closely with Employee Reference Groups (ERGs) to ensure these events are meaningful and engaging. • Lead the coordination of country-wide projects, ensuring seamless collaboration with ERGs and other stakeholders. Your leadership will be crucial in driving these initiatives to success. • Craft compelling content for both internal and external audiences, enhancing our brand consistency and boosting employee engagement. You'll oversee our social channels and websites, making sure our digital presence is strong and impactful. • Ensure our brand identity and corporate design are maintained in all communications. You'll also manage the communications budget, ensuring transparency and maximizing efficiency. • Work with both local and global communications teams to ensure timely and effective communication for all initiatives. Your collaboration will help align our communications strategy with our overall business goals.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Up to 5 years of experience in communications, preferably within a matrix organization and involving multiple stakeholders.
• Proven expertise in all facets of internal and external communications, as well as event coordination.
• Strong business partnering and communication skills, with a track record of managing relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling capabilities.
• Experience in planning and leading townhalls is a plus.
• Knowledge of digital communication platforms and a basic understanding of intranet best practices.

What's in it for you?

• Flexibility: we have hybrid work options, make the best out of them!

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible work practices

More about us

Our values are the cornerstone of our culture. They shape everything we do, guide our behavior and interactions with our colleagues, customers, partners and society as a whole, and help us realize our purpose. By living our four ABB values, we lead by example in how we do business and behave. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and be part of something extraordinary, apply now to join ABB!