About Us

Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety a division of Wesfarmers, a top 20 ASX listed company with over 100,000 employees. Housed under the banner of Workwear Group, our three iconic brands - KingGee, Hard Yakka and NNT - have been in the business of delivering workwear since the late 1920's.

We are the trusted partner in workwear solutions, manufacturing over seven million units each year. What sets us apart is our continuous investment in innovation, market knowledge, pioneering ideas and sustainability practices.

We work as one team. We put our customers first and are passionate about what we do. Joining WWG is an opportunity to thrive in an inspiring, safe, and inclusive community.

About The Role

As the Internal Communications and Corporate Affairs Manager, you will be responsible for building strategies and executing communication plans on topics ranging from: corporate strategy & business priorities, sustainability, culture & values, leadership, change initiatives and the customer/employee value proposition. You will leverage appropriate channels and mediums to have impact internally and with targeted external communications to raise the profile of Workwear Group.

This role will be an initial 12-month contract position.

What You’ll Be Doing

Develop and lead the WWG corporate communication and engagement framework to connect targeted audiences with Workwear Group’s value propositions, including our customer offering, key business priorities, project initiatives and our employee value proposition
Improve the effectiveness of WWG’s change management efforts via development of targeted communication plans, production of content and associated collateral in consultation with change leads
Determine metrics for and track effectiveness of communication campaigns and seek continuous improvement
Collaborate with other members of the Marketing and Communications team and external 3rd parties as needed to oversee and ensure the execution of all required deliverables (i.e. Content, Designers, Digital etc.)
Partnering with the People team to support attraction, and retention strategies, innovating our internal brand with a clear nod to our vision, culture & values.

Who We’re Looking For

At our company, we value not only our great brands but also the people and teams that drive our success. In addition to technical skills, we seek team members who possess the following personable qualities:

Strong work ethic and are committed to showing up for a team
Openness to receive coaching and embrace self reflection and self growth
Accountability for your actions, and emotions, and actively venture beyond your comfort zone
Embrace innovation, take calculated risks, and inspire others to think outside the box
Ability to build meaningful relationships, we prioritise our customers. Balancing commercial goals with customer satisfaction is key
Ethical standards and demonstrating honesty and integrity in all interactions is fundamental to our team culture.

What We’re Looking For

Minimum of 2-3 years in a similar role.
Experience with change communication
Experience managing diverse stakeholders in a medium to large organisation with an ability to role adapt and strongly articulate and present strategic plans
Proficient at copy writing, editing and proofing
Experience working with agencies, graphic designers etc
Self-motivated with the ability to manage own time and priorities to achieve goals

What We Offer

The chance to join a great team of like-minded, hard-working people who are passionate about achieving our vision and the growth objectives of the company.
Flexible working environment, allowing for work from home day/s each week.
A competitive salary package and suite of benefits and perks, including a 50% discount on our brands Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT and 5% Wesfarmers discount for Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and more.
A tailored career and development plan, plus reward and recognition programs. Whatever your goals we’re here to support you on that journey.
Our Wellbeing program, Thrive, with activities designed to support the Financial Wellness of our team, Celebrate Diversity, ensure we Get Physical and maintain Healthy Minds, including challenges, yoga, meditation and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
We Learn, a dedicated hub for all things learning and development.

We actively work on creating a safe and inclusive environment free of discrimination. At Workwear Group we aspire to build a culture where diversity is celebrated, where Team Members feel a sense of “I Belong” and are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

You can follow us on LinkedIn or see our company careers page for more opportunities https://www.workweargroup.com.au/careers

Thank you for your interest in Workwear Group. Due to anticipated high volumes of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.