Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company's new website at:
It's not just about your careeror your job title it's about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters do things that haven't been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
We are offering you:
- Hybrid working model - 2 days working from home option- Permanent full-time position with competitive remuneration- Rewards & Recognition Program- Discounted health insurance with Medibank- Novated Leasing- Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, JB HI Fi, Quest etc- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Who will you be working with?
The role reports directly to the Regional Senior Communications Director based in France and actively supports the Regional Senior Vice President and key clients on the regional (Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia) leadership teams.
How will you make a difference?
Are you a natural storyteller and collaborative, proactive leader? This role is one of partnership, creativity, execution, and measurement.
We are in an exciting period of transformation, and we want YOU. We are passionate about the culture we are building, and this role will develop, lead, and implement communications strategies in the region.
Internal Wabtec Events and Communication- Build relationships with key stakeholders and develop a strong working knowledge of the sites, products, and services in the region to provide strategic communications partnership.- Coordinate regional events for the company, which may include all employee meetings, people-leader meetings, tradeshows, and community or other site-specific events that help drive brand recognition and employee engagement.- Partner with applicable leaders to develop and manage a relevant and effective communications plan aligned with regional and company strategy and objectives.- Serve as the Single Point Contact for planning and management of site/state/country/regional events.- Support the corporate branding team in cascading brand guidelines within Wabtec and post M&A.-;
- Partner with employee resource group leads (D&I;) to promote each group, ensure alignment with overall company messaging and provide strategic communications counsel. External Interface and Communication Strategy- Plan and co-ordinate communications-related support for external industry events. Support logistics and execution for tradeshows in the region.-
- Partner with leadership to develop and implement the regional communication strategy on Corporate Social Responsibility, identify potential engagement avenues and plan steps for deployment, in line with Sustainability Corporate Communications.- Lead the development of regional content for external channels (e.g. LinkedIn, and similar forums) in coordination with the corporate media relations and social media team.- Engage with external vendors as required.
What will your typical day look like?
You will be responsible for providing varying degrees of strategic support for the communications and regional teams that aligns with business priorities. Support includes but is not limited to employee communications, events, site communications, tradeshows, employee resource groups, people leader communications, the Wabtec Intranet, and social media.
What do we want to know about you?- 7 years+ of experience working on a corporate communications team within a product-based environment- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal- Ability to seamlessly navigate organizational hierarchies and structures in a matrix organisation across multiple time zones.- Understanding of and interest in Manufacturing/ Rail/Transport industry- Highly process and detail-oriented with solid analytical/problem-solving skills- Proactive approach to communications planning and execution.- Strong project and relationship management skills- Proven ability to manage changing requirements and short timelines without diminishing quality of execution or outcome- Strong storytelling skills- Can-do attitude- Proven ability to work and prioritize independently; pro
📌 Regional Communications Manager - Anz&Sea
🏢 Wabtec
📍 Melbourne