At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU
  
  

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About The OPPORTUNITY

We have an excellent opportunity for a Communications Coordinator to join our team in Adelaide and contribute to the delivery of our commitments to the Australian Defence Force.

Joining a small team, the Communications Coordinator will be required to hit the ground running to support activities nationally. For the Defence Delivery business, this means aerospace, technology exports, advanced manufacturing and autonomous systems in air, land and sea, as well as tell the stories of our colleagues who are delivering amazing capabilities through new technologies and systems.

You will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of communications activities that promote and protect BAE Systems Australia’s brand and reputation with internal and external stakeholders. In particular, you will support the relevant team with content creation, digital and media engagement, events, brand development and content optimisation, reporting and measurement for stakeholders.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, with options of working a 9-day fortnight and/or hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the team through content capture, creation and delivery for the DD business
• Proactively developing content for DD including; feature articles, social media content, podcasts, presentation, video
• Implementing a content distribution strategy for digital channels including social media
• Delivering and coordinating content across internal employees communications channels
• Maintain DD communications calendar – days of note, upcoming events etc.
• Support social media content development, monitoring, distribution and responses
• Tactical employee communication advice and support to functions, as required
• Media monitoring support
• Coordination of photography and videography, as required
• Contributing to weekly/monthly reporting, as required
• Event coordination and brand support including managing suppliers and procurement, as required
  
  

About YOU

• Excellent content development skills, in both written and digital media
• 2-3 years’ experience in a communications discipline
• Experience with social media platforms
• Experience in managing and engaging with multiple stakeholders
• Occasional travel to national, regional and remote sites
• Be comfortable working autonomously
• A can do and collaborative attitude
• Be resourceful and have curiosity about Defence products
  
  

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au