We’re inventing the future, right here, right now, at Thales. We design the critical security solutions of tomorrow by combining the curiosity to explore, the intelligence to question and the vision to create. Together we solve complicated problems by combining our experience in the market with our leading research and development capabilities.

In this exciting role, you will be part of the Communications and Corporate Affairs team of Thales Australia reporting to the Director Communications Thales Australia and New Zealand (TANZ).

The Communications and Corporate Affairs team is a small, proactive and highly visible central team, providing support across the business in areas such as Corporate Affairs, Branding and Reputation, Corporate Social Responsibility (ESG), Thought Leadership and External and Internal communication.

In this exciting role, you will be in charge of the development, maintenance and delivery of strategic communications and thought leadership initiatives that support the TANZ Brand and Brand Values, and enhance the company's brand and reputation internally and externally.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and manage communications plans, frameworks and policies to increase brand awareness and recognition of the Thales Values aligned to the Thales Purpose, enhancing the Thales Australia reputation

• Develop, manage and support communications strategy and activities within the area of Corporate Social Responsibility (e.g. Safety & Security, Veterans support, ESG, STEM and Diversity and Inclusion (including gender equity))

• Develop content for social media, websites, newsletters, press releases and any other external distribution channels

• Support the creation, management and implementation of thought leadership campaigns focussed on brand and reputation positioning

• Develop and produce high-quality, informative, and interesting press releases, press kits, and related materials for local and national media

• Deliver on Event Management when required

• Supports the delivery of key business sponsorship events and activities

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar role ideally within a similar industry

• Experience in content management and managing social platforms to drive strategy, growth of channels and engagement of followers

• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to interact effectively with senior management, customers and partners

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A can-do attitude and creative thinking mindset

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strongly focused and self-motivated

• Flexibility to Interstate and international travel and weekend work when required

As part of our commitment, we offer:

• Salary packaging includes healthcare and bonus payments

• Leading leave policies

• Growth and Development opportunities

• Study Assistance

• Employee discounts

• Gym Membership (Fitness passport)

• ThalesFlex – flexibility working is our everyday

• Family Support through our partnership with Parents at Work

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Thales is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect that enables all of us to feel valued, do our best, and remain truly passionate about the place that we work. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more on how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here: https://work180.com/en-AU/for-women/employer/thales.

Wellbeing matters at Thales, and where possible we encourage flexible working.