Communications Team Leader

Communications Team Leader - 12-Month Maximum Term - Perth CBD

We’re looking for a dynamic Communications Team Leader for a 12-month fixed-term role to guide a passionate team of communications professionals. In this role, you’ll drive the development and delivery of impactful corporate and internal communications, foster employee engagement, and help build a strong culture of advocacy across the business.

Your Role in Action  

• Lead and support a team of communications professionals through strong leadership, collaboration, and performance development.
• Oversee the planning and execution of communication initiatives, including leadership communications, employee engagement, and issues management.
• Provide strategic and operational advice on employee communications, advocacy, and embedding corporate reputation as a key business priority.
• Continuously improve communications tools and processes to enhance the impact and efficiency of corporate messaging.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships to strengthen stakeholder engagement and support the achievement of business objectives.

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Proven experience in corporate and internal communications environment.
• A track record of successfully leading communications teams to deliver on strategic business objectives.
• Strong ability to develop and execute impactful content, communication strategies.
• Solid understanding of internal communication channels and tools, with experience engaging dispersed and operational workforces.
• Effective leadership capabilities, with the confidence to inspire, motivate, and positively influence others.

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. 
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. 
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. 
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. 
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.   
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.

Applications close on 20 June 2025 

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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