Corporate Communications Manager

Haymes Paint, a proudly Australian, family-owned business with 90 years of heritage, is renowned for its commitment to quality, integrity, and innovation. Founded in Ballarat in 1935, Haymes Paint is proudly Australia’s largest Australian made and owned architectural and decorative paint manufacture delivering premium, locally-made products tailored to Australian conditions.

The Role:

As a key member of our marketing team and partnering with all areas of our business, you will be responsible for leading and executing our corporate communications strategies, engaging with a large number of stakeholder groups both internally and externally.

What You’ll Do:

• Be responsible for the development and execution of our corporate communications strategy and planning, across a wide range of internal and external stakeholder groups and audiences
• Execute against these strategies and plans, and take responsibility for all day-to-day communications-related activities
• Creation of high-quality and engaging communications and content
• Partner with our external PR agency to deliver against agreed objectives
• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders, the media, industry bodies, and key partners to enhance Haymes Paint’s brand reputation
• Provide communications support for key projects and change initiatives
• Be a key contributor to ESG strategies, initiatives and related communications
• Monitor performance, set KPIs, and ensure accountability across of the corporate communications function

 What We’re Looking For:

• An experienced corporate communications professional to take the lead on all communications activity across our business
• Proven corporate communications experience in complex environments with multiple stakeholder groups and audiences
• Exposure to ESG requirements, strategy development and execution
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to inspire, influence and engage
• Strong relationship-building, communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven self-leadership and organisational skills
• Strong copywriting and editing skills, and the ability to create high-quality content to engage and influence
• Commercial acumen and awareness

Benefits:

• 50% off retail price of Haymes Paint manufactured products, including friends and family discounts
• 6% Medibank Corporate discount
• 20% New Balance discount
• Ongoing training and support
• Access to a range of workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
• Professional development opportunities

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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Disclaimer:

Applications will only be considered from candidates with the right to work in Australia. Haymes Paint do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Haymes Paint is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.