Digital Communications Specialist

Digital Communications Specialist Location: Sydney CBD Head Office Work Type: Full-time

About Heidelberg Materials Australia

With almost 4,000 employees across more than 300 sites nationwide, Heidelberg Materials Australia is one of the country's leading suppliers of construction materials and building solutions. We combine global expertise with local knowledge to deliver high-quality concrete, aggregates, asphalt, cement and sustainable construction materials that help build the infrastructure Australia relies on every day. Our people are at the heart of our success. We foster a culture built on Care, Collaboration and Ownership, where innovation is encouraged, safety comes first, and everyone has the opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact.

The Role

We're looking for a passionate and creative Digital Communications Specialist to join our Communications team at our Sydney Head Office on Clarence Street. Reporting to the Communications & Brand Manager, you'll play a key role in bringing our stories to life, strengthening employee engagement, supporting strategic business priorities, and helping build the reputation of Heidelberg Materials Australia and our associated brands. This is a fabulous opportunity for a skilled communicator who enjoys creating engaging content, connecting with stakeholders across the business, and delivering campaigns that inspire, inform and engage.

Key Responsibilities

• Internal Communications & Employee Engagement
  • Develop engaging communications that connect employees to company priorities, initiatives and key business updates.
  • Create content for Workvivo, newsletters, presentations, leadership communications and employee campaigns.
  • Support employee engagement, culture and recognition initiatives across the business.
  • Coordinate communication calendars and maintain consistency across internal channels.
• Content Development & Storytelling
  • Identify and develop compelling stories from across our operations, projects and people.
  • Produce articles, employee profiles, campaign content, videos and project updates for internal and external audiences.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders to uncover success stories and content opportunities.
  • Maintain a pipeline of engaging content aligned to business priorities.
• Change Communications
  • Support business transformation and change initiatives through effective communication planning and delivery.
  • Develop key messages, communication plans, presentations, FAQs and support materials.
  • Assist with feedback collection and continuous improvement of communication activities.
• Events, Campaigns & Recognition Programs
  • Coordinate communications for national campaigns, events and employee recognition programs.
  • Support initiatives including Safety Week, Sustainability Week, National Safe Work Month and leadership events.
  • Assist with promotional materials, stakeholder engagement and post-event communications.
• Integrated Communications & Brand Support
  • Work collaboratively with digital communications specialists to maximise content reach across web, social media and employer branding channels.
  • Support brand consistency through templates, tools, governance and communication standards.
  • Monitor engagement metrics and assist with reporting and campaign analysis.

Experience & Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in communications, employee engagement, public relations, marketing communications or a related discipline.
• Degree or qualification in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field is desirable.
• Experience within construction, infrastructure, manufacturing or other operational industries will be highly regarded.

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills.
• Ability to develop engaging content across multiple channels and formats.
• Experience using digital communication tools, intranet platforms and social media channels.
• Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar design programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with an understanding of engagement metrics and communication effectiveness.
• Passion for creating meaningful employee experiences and strengthening organisational culture.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Material Benefits employee discounts program.
• Salary sacrifice options for technology and work-related items.
• Novated leasing program.
• Discounted health insurance and gym memberships.
• JB Hi-Fi employee discounts.
• Discounted concrete and quarry products.
• Paid parental and grandparent leave.
• Career pathways within a global industry leader.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture where your ideas matter.

Our Values

• Care - We look out for each other, celebrate success and create an inclusive culture.
• Collaboration - We work together to overcome challenges and build trusted relationships.
• Ownership - We take accountability, act with urgency and create value for our customers, colleagues and communities.

Heidelberg Materials Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Applicants must have full Australian work rights.

We'll Make It Happen.

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials - your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions - setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you're not just shaping the industry's future; you're shaping your own. Let's get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.