About North East Link 

The Spark Consortium has been selected to deliver the Central Package of the North East Link Project - Victoria's biggest road project.

The Spark Consortium’s Design and Construction Contractor - which comprises Webuild, CPB Contractors, GS Engineering and Construction and China Construction Oceania - will deliver the twin three-lane tunnels and key interchanges for the project.

The Central Package will be delivered as a Public Private Partnership and provides three-lane twin tunnels that will close the missing link in Melbourne’s freeway network from the M80 Ring Road to an upgraded Eastern Freeway, reducing journey times and diverting heavy vehicles away from local roads. Up to 135,000 vehicles will use North East Link every day, reducing congestion in the north-east while maintaining local roads.

About the Opportunity

The Communications Advisor will play a vital role at Spark North East Link project by providing comprehensive knowledge and support on internal communications.

This role will work closely with the Communications Manager and Communications Coordinator to implement the internal communications strategy including coordinating Project-wide Town Halls, monthly newsletters, snack and learn sessions, regular intranet updates and facilitating project events.

This role will be accountable for:

• Supporting internal communications strategy
• Leading internal events including Town Hall, guest speakers and webinars
• Maintaining the team supplier list, and research new suppliers as needs arise. 
• Undertaking any other administrative or support duties as identified. 
• Working with the Communications Team to prepare communication materials, work notifications, fact sheets, publications, presentations and display materials to support the Construction Community and Communications Engagement Plan 
• Producing clear and concise content for the intranet
• Working with designers to update intranet assets and branding as needed
• Coordinating photography and videography shoots
• Working in conjunction with the Communications Team to coordinate approval of communication materials
• Undertaking any other administrative or support duties as identified
   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree qualified, qualifications or experience in Communications, Media and/or Journalism   

Minimum requirements for this role:

• Experience in the construction industry highly regarded 
• Strong personal organisation skills   
• Flexible, able to work under pressure and to deadlines  
• Good communication and interpersonal skills  
• Strong team focus 
  
  

What we Offer:

• Ongoing career support and development opportunities
• Generous parental leave
• Strong culture charter
• Quarterly social events
• Reward and recognition program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary

If this opportunity is of interest to you, please click on the ‘Apply now’ button to register your interest and please also subscribe to ‘Job Alerts’ to be notified of upcoming opportunities with SPARK.

Whilst we are keen to hear from candidates with proven infrastructure project experience or experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Contractor to be a part of an iconic construction project in Melbourne, Victoria, we also will consider applicants who are seeking to enter or re-enter the industry.

SPARK is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and actively seeks to remove barriers people may face in gaining a successful position on the North East Link Central Package. We value diversity, inclusion and equity through providing a working environment where all employees feel included, valued, and free to bring their different skills, experiences and perspectives.