Position Title:Internal Communications Specialist ANZ
Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 44256
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences—together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
At McCain, we're looking for a creative communicator who can turn business messages into meaningful moments, helping our people feel informed, inspired and connected across Australia and New Zealand.
This is an opportunity to work at the heart of our culture—partnering with leaders, supporting key business initiatives and creating engaging content that brings our values, strategy and people stories to life. From major announcements and town halls to culture campaigns and employee storytelling, you'll have the chance to shape the employee experience through communication that truly resonates.
If you're a natural storyteller who loves combining creativity with purpose, this could be the perfect next chapter for you.
This is a 12-month fixed term maternity leave cover contract.
What you'll be doing.
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Develop and deliver engaging internal communications across all sites throughout ANZ
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Create communication plans and content that support employee engagement, culture and business performance
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Partner with leaders and stakeholders from all business functions to communicate key business initiatives and organisational updates
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Develop communications that support organisational change, diversity, equity and inclusion, sustainability and employee engagement programs
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Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of region-wide town halls, ensuring compelling content, seamless execution and alignment with business priorities Leverage a range of communication channels including written content, presentations, virtual platforms and in-person events
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Collaborate with global, regional and HR teams to deliver integrated communication initiatives
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Provide communication advice and support to leaders across the business
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Build content that helps employees understand and connect with McCain's 2030 strategy.
What you'll need to be successful.
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Degree qualifications in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or a related discipline
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At least 7+ years’ experience in internal communications, corporate communications or a related field
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Exceptional written communication, editing and proofreading skills
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Demonstrated experience developing communication plans across multiple sites and content for a variety of channels and audiences
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Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capability
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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
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Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes
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Ability to simplify complex information and create engaging communications
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Confidence influencing and communicating with stakeholders at all levels of an organisation
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Strongly desirable: Experience using CRM platforms such as Poppulo, Mailchimp and Campaign monitor.
About the team.
Reporting to the ANZ HR Director, you'll work with leaders and teams across Australia and New Zealand to bring important business stories, people initiatives and cultural moments to life. This role plays a critical part in ensuring communication across our sites and platforms is clear, consistent and connected to our purpose and values.
About McCain.
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide opportunities to make an impact that matters.
Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
AI & Digital Capabilities.
At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We're big believers in the power of working together in person. It helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today and bring your expertise, curiosity, and ideas to a company where your contribution truly matters.
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McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family: Human Resources
Location(s): AU - Australia : Victoria : Melbourne
Company: McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.
