Director Engagement Communications

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference! 

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.  

  

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com. 

Job Description

About the role

Join Amcor’s Corporate Communications team as the Director of Engagement Communications. In this pivotal role, you'll drive and direct our global communications on company priorities, employee experience and engagement agenda, contributing to Amcor’s global internal communications strategy.

This leadership position entails strong cross-functional collaboration with Executive Management and leadership teams across the organization. Your focus will be on proactively developing, executing, and measuring high-impact communication initiatives to engage our diverse global audience and bolster confidence in Amcor’s leadership.

Partnering with senior executives, HR, and other departments, you'll provide strategic counsel on employee communications, change, recognition, engagement, and experience initiatives company-wide. Guiding attention and focus on communication aligned with Amcor's strategy, priorities, and key initiatives, you'll ensure direct information flow to key stakeholders.

The successful candidate will develop and execute global communications plans, with a strong emphasis on engagement, to support all Amcor businesses and increase internal engagement company-wide.

Key Job Accountabilities

We are looking for an energetic communications leader with extensive experience in employee and change communications and a proven track record of effective delivery of integrated, multi-channel internal communications programs and campaigns.

An internal communications expert, who is a real team player and who can prioritize, plan and co-ordinate multiple business demands in line with the overall company strategy. A hands-on and digital savvy contributor who has an excellent knowledge of modern technological communications tools and who will focus on execution to drive a core set of deliverables and metrics and who feels comfortable creating and activating out-of-the box ideas to increase engagement.

• Develop and implement an employee communications framework to enhance information flow within the organization.
• Offer expert communication counsel to key stakeholders and senior executives.
• Develop communication materials and events to support leaders in articulating the company priorities. This includes developing and executing the annual leadership conference.
• Execute an employee engagement strategy, utilizing data from surveys and focus groups to provide insights to leadership.
• Deliver internal messages aligned with company strategy in a creative and engaging manner.
• Manage internal communications related to HR and business change programs, ensuring local impact.
• Amplify employee engagement activities across various communication channels.
• Cultivate relationships with executive leadership as a communication expert.
• Act as an ambassador for Amcor internally and externally.
• Provide communication expertise for major change initiatives and transactions.
• Collaborate with the global communications team to develop integrated content strategies.
• Establish communication metrics to measure strategy execution success.
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field; MBA or relevant Master's degree a plus
• 10-12 years of successful communications experience with direct interaction with executives
• Proven track record in developing and executing communication campaigns
• Experience in FMCG, Packaging, or international settings preferred
• Budget management experience including managing agencies and vendors
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and forward-thinking
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in communication tools for business objectives and strong project management abilities
• Fluent in English; additional languages advantageous
• Strong copywriting skills across various formats
• Solid business acumen; capable of aligning communication with business goals
• Resilient and results-driven with effective leadership in a matrix organization
• Tech-savvy with expertise in communication tools and internal social media
• Ability to build relationships across cultures and functions, and develop colleagues
• Demonstrates maturity, self-awareness, and effective indirect leadership, thriving in challenging situations and navigating ambiguity.
  
  

Our Expectations

We Expect Our People To Be Guided By The Amcor Way And Demonstrate Our Values Every Day To Enable The Business To Win. We Are Winning When

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
  
  

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Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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