Communications Intern

The Company
COLAS Australia, a leader in the Road Construction and Maintenance Industry, continues to expand its operations throughout Australia and New Zealand as a company which is now supported locally by over 700 employees, across 15 work sites in 5 states. Colas is a subsidiary of the Bouygues Group which includes over 200,000 staff worldwide.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated and creative Communications Intern to join our team in Macquarie Park for a three month internship, ideally 3 days p/week. This hands-on opportunity is ideal for a university student studying communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, media, or a related discipline who is looking to gain practical experience within a corporate environment.
Working closely with the Communications Officer, you will support a range of communication, digital media, and stakeholder engagement activities that help connect employees, customers, and external stakeholders with our business.
Key Responsibilities Include:
CommunicationsSupport drafting and publishing content for internal and external communications, including emails, newsletters, articles, and stakeholder updates.Assist with the execution of communication campaigns across print, digital, and email channels.Contribute to the development of communication plans to reach internal and external stakeholders across Australia.Assist with preparing presentations, reports, and communication materials.Social Media, Design and Digital Channel ManagementSupport the day-to-day administration and scheduling of social media platforms.Maintain and update content calendars across multiple communication channels.Assist with curating, scheduling, and publishing engaging content across social media platforms.Support the ongoing maintenance and updating of the company intranet and website.Assist in the development of communication materials, including graphics, videos, presentations, and branded content.EventsSupport the development of event communications, including invitations, promotional materials, and key messaging.Assist with preparing presentations and supporting materials for events, conferences, and stakeholder engagements.Help coordinate and promote internal and external events.Stakeholder EngagementWork closely with the Communications Officer to understand priorities, projects, and deadlines.Liaise professionally with internal stakeholders across multiple business units.Build positive working relationships and support effective communication across the organisation.
About YouCurrently studying Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Media, or a related discipline.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication channels.Basic design skills and experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools will be highly regarded.Confident using Microsoft Office applications.Proactive, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
What We Can OfferValuable hands-on experience within a global business.Exposure to corporate communications, branding, digital media, and stakeholder engagement.Mentoring and support from experienced communications professionals.The opportunity to build your portfolio and develop practical workplace skills.Three-day p/week arrangement in our Macquarie Park office.
If you're looking to kick-start your career in communications and gain real-world experience, we'd love to hear from you!