Do you know how to
make important messages land
? Can you take complex information, shape it into clear and engaging content, and deliver it through the right channels at the right time?
Safe Places for Children is seeking an experienced Internal Communications Lead to
establish and lead the internal communications function across a growing organisation
, ensuring more than 800 employees across Western Australia and Queensland stay informed, engaged and connected to the organisation's purpose and priorities.
About Safe Places For Children
Safe Places for Children is a leading provider of trauma-informed therapeutic residential care for vulnerable children and young people across Queensland and Western Australia. Since ****, the organisation has supported approximately 3,000 young people through a proven model focused on stability, wellbeing and positive long-term outcomes.
The organisation continues to grow and evolve, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional to
build systems, shape strategy and drive meaningful engagement across a geographically dispersed workforce
.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will
take ownership of internal communications across the organisation, developing communication plans, creating engaging content and helping leaders communicate effectively
during periods of growth and change.
This is a hands‐on role suited to someone who enjoys both strategy and execution. One day you might be preparing a leadership communication or change campaign, and the next you could be creating intranet content, coordinating video messaging, facilitating leadership forums or developing recent communication channels and processes.
A key focus will




be ensuring important information reaches teams working across multiple locations, functions and environments
, including frontline employees who are not always desk‐based.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and deliver internal communication strategies and plans
Create engaging content across multiple channels including email, intranet, video and leadership communications
Support organisational change initiatives through clear, practical and people-focused communication
Partner with executive leaders, managers and operational teams to gather information and deliver key messages
Establish and improve internal communication systems, processes and channels
Coordinate organisation-wide announcements, newsletters, updates and campaigns
Facilitate leadership communication forums and support leaders with messaging and engagement
Maintain communication calendars and ensure consistent, timely communication across the business
Support communication planning during significant organisational initiatives and periods of change
About You
We're interested in communication professionals who understand that
effective communication is about more than sending emails
.
You Will Bring
Demonstrated experience in internal communications, employee engagement, organisational communications or a related field
Outstanding writing, editing and storytelling skills




Experience communicating with diverse workforces across multiple locations
A creative approach to selecting the most effective communication channels and formats
Strong stakeholder engagement skills and confidence working with senior leaders
Experience using digital communication platforms such as SharePoint, Microsoft 365 and intranet systems
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Basic design capability and confidence using tools such as Canva
Highly Regarded
Experience supporting organisational change or transformation initiatives
Experience within community services, child and family services, disability, health, government or not‐for‐profit environments
Video content creation and communication campaign experience
Qualifications in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or change management
Why Join Safe Places?
Work closely with an experienced and supportive executive leader
Shape and build an internal communications function with genuine influence
Join an organisation with a strong social purpose and positive impact
Access nonprofit salary packaging
6 weeks annual leave
Annual bonus starting at $1k for each year of service (capped at 5 years)
Enjoy a collaborative and supportive office environment in Canning Vale, Perth
At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities and people of all ages.
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📌 Internal Communications Lead (Perth)
🏢 Beaumont People
📍 Perth