Job Description
- Form a key part of our internal comms team, specialising in event management
- Help connect our people with our purpose both on the ground and in the air
- Permanent full-time opportunity, based at our head office in Collingwood
If you’ve ever thought about a career in aviation — now is the perfect time to take off with Jetstar! We are undertaking one of the biggest recruitment campaigns in our 20-year-history. Join us during an exciting period as we welcome more state-of-the-art aircraft, launch new international routes, and continue our mission to help more people take off through low fares.
The Internal Communications and Events Advisor provides specialist support for the internal comms team and broader business to help drive the execution of the internal comms strategy. This role has a particular focus on events management, responsible for end-to-end planning, budgeting, delivery and evaluation of internal events, including conferences, forums, Town Halls, recognition ceremonies, local engagement activities and airport activations.
You’ll also provide a broad range of internal comms support for a number of Corporate & Support (head office) functions, designing and delivering internal comms plans across a range of core channels to drive awareness of their key projects and initiatives. You’ll be responsible for driving continuous improvement in line with the aims of the internal comms strategy, identifying opportunities for leaders across our network to authentically engage with their teams.
As an Internal Communications and Events Advisor, your accountabilities will include:
- Working with other internal comms team members to design and deliver events that celebrate key moments for our people
- Working with key stakeholders across Corporate & Support functions to communicate their key projects and priorities
- Providing guidance to leaders on how best to engage with their teams, including our operational teams who work 24/7 in a variety of non-desk based environments
- Account management of event and merchandise suppliers, always striving for the best value and delivering the right level of support for our people
- End-to-end management of our employee charitable giving program “Giving the Dream”, as well as communications support for StarKids, our charity partnership in conjunction with World Vision.
To be considered, key skills will include:
- Two years’ experience in a communications and/or events role (preferred)
- Experience within an operations role, ideally aviation/transport (preferred)
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, confident advising senior leaders right across the business on best comms practice
- An eye for creative solutions to problems, with the ability to confidently see an idea through from vision to execution
- Managing your own workload to deliver to shifting deadlines and meet stakeholder expectations
- Sound knowledge of the business priorities, in order to make informed autonomous decisions in the moment and connect the business strategy to everything you do
- Strong understanding of the principles of employee engagement
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
About Jetstar
The Jetstar Group has airlines in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan. Launch in 2004, we have grown from a team of 700 to 7,600 and have flown more than 250 million passengers. Collectively we now offer more than 5000 flights a week to more than 85 destinations in 17 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region, with a fleet of more than 130 aircraft.
Our Culture
Jetstar is alive with a sense of adventure. Day in and day out, our teams search for new places to fly, new ways to add value and new ideas to improve performance. If you love the road less travelled, you’ll love working here because ours is a team who innovate every day, thrive on delivery, support each other and celebrate our successes. You’ll be supported to challenge, anticipate and explore while you work will connect people and enrich lives. We encourage diversity and aim to create an environment where our employees feel valued, respected and enabled.
Our Benefits
Team members have access to heavily discounted fares to destinations all over the world – not only for team members, but for their favourite travel companions too. Our staff travel benefit includes discounts on airfares, accommodation, car hire and travel insurance for both domestic and international travel. Discounts can be used within the Jetstar Group airlines, Qantas and other partner airlines.
Inclusion and Diversity
Jetstar is an equal opportunity employer, so by coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
If you’re ready to step into a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application and let’s explore how we go places together.
Applications close: Thursday, 1st May 2025
Please note: applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship.
