Internal Communications Manager

We’re proud to announce an exciting new milestone for Downer.

Downer has been awarded a major Integrated Facilities Management contract with Stockland, delivering services across a national portfolio of commercial offices, retail centres, logistics facilities and land lease communities. This long‑term partnership reflects Downer’s strength in managing large, complex portfolios and delivering high‑quality services at scale.

We currently have an opportunity for an Internal Communications Manager to join our workforce and play a key role in strengthening employee engagement, connection and confidence across a geographically dispersed workforce. Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications / General Manager – Stockland Property IFM, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes for our client and our communities.

This will be a 6-month fixed-term contract position.

What You’ll Do 

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Develop and execute strategic internal communications, leadership updates, engagement campaigns and contract communication calendars. 
• Capture and promote safety achievements, client compliments, innovation, sustainability outcomes and operational successes. 
• Translate complex operational information into accurate, accessible and audience-appropriate content for employees, leaders, clients and stakeholders. 
• Build trusted relationships with Stockland stakeholders, contract leadership, operational teams and Marketing and Communications peers. 
• Measure communication reach, engagement and effectiveness, using insights to improve outcomes and simplify communication workflows.

What You’ll Bring 

• A tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or a related discipline. 
• Relevant B2G or B2B communications experience, with Facilities Management experience preferred. 
• Proven experience developing and executing strategic communications in complex organisations or industries. 
• Exceptional writing, verbal, editorial and storytelling capability across corporate and creative communications. 
• Strong stakeholder management, project management, prioritisation and digital communication capability, with an analytical and detail-focused approach.

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career. 

• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.

• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.

• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we.  With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.