Assistant Director, Internal Communications

About the role

The Assistant Director, Internal Communications leads a small team of communication professionals at IP Australia in Canberra, delivering quality and timely internal communications advice and support. The role works collaboratively across the organisation to develop, plan, implement and evaluate communication and engagement solutions that help achieve business objectives. It suits a confident, organised and results-driven person who can work autonomously, exercise sound judgment and influence others.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, manage and inspire a small dynamic communication team, ensuring high-quality outputs are delivered on time
• Deliver and support engaging, innovative communication plans and an annual programme of internal events each month aligned to IP Australia's corporate objectives
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues, managers and key stakeholders
• Provide communication strategy advice, support and guidance to business areas so they can deliver business outcomes

Required profile

• Senior-level position; qualifications and demonstrated working knowledge in communications or a related field are highly desirable
• Ability to plan, prioritise, execute and evaluate work to meet deadlines, and to work well under pressure with changing priorities
• High motivation and initiative to improve performance and achieve results

Candidates must complete the online candidate kit, which outlines the capabilities required, the contact officer and application questions; answers to those questions are used to assess suitability. Applications close on 8 November 2026.