Konica Minolta is innovative, robust and continually evolving. From printing, scanning and copying to cloud storage and managed IT services, our award-winning products and solutions help companies to transform and move information faster. Our people make this possible. As a Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employee of Choice, we offer workplace flexibility, support diversity and promote events and activities to support wellbeing. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive workforce as diverse and capable as our class-leading solutions. We actively encourage women and those from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

About the role

Konica Minolta Australia is transforming to provide a holistic range of IT services and we are currently seeking a passionate Marketing Communications Manager to join our team on a maternity leave cover basis. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, this role is key to managing marketing communications across the Konica Minolta brand, products and services to create awareness, build trust and lasting customer relationships.

• Create and manage annual marketing communications plan, including budgets and timelines.
• Implement marketing campaigns, programs and events to advance Konica Minolta’s brand identity and awareness of product portfolio with existing and new customers.
• Oversee Konica Minolta’s public relations strategy and programs, cultivate meaningful relationships with external audiences and serve as the point of contact for communications.
• Lead internal communications initiatives and manage stakeholder engagement.
• Create comprehensive and effective content strategy with high engagement rates.
• Manage inhouse creative resource and development of creative for campaigns, events and company initiatives. 
• Design and develop effective sales and marketing materials to create awareness and connect customers with the brand and portfolio.
• Manage annual events calendar and ensure successful execution of customer and industry events to promote Konica Minolta and garner interest with products and services.
• Coach, guide and lead the marketing communications team to ensure set objectives are met and develop their capabilities.

Who are we looking for?

• Demonstrated experience in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field in B2B environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing or Communications.
• Sound experience in content strategy, media buying, planning, briefing and agency management.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and budget management.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management and organisational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative skills for contributing new and innovative ideas.

As per Konica Minolta compliance procedures, the successful candidate will be required to undertake background checks.

You will enjoy a collaborative team culture where you will be supported and empowered to contribute your ideas and identify opportunities to develop your team and yourself. We are dedicated to the values of diversity and inclusion and have a firm commitment to ethical practices and corporate responsibility.

Konica Minolta is committed to providing a working environment that is inclusive and fair to both women and men. Progressive policies such as our domestic violence policy; paid parental leave and flexible workplace policies enable our people to balance work and life responsibilities. We have been thrilled to receive a citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 5 years in a row.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our roles, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or disability.
If you are require any adjustments/assistance during the recruitment process please reach out to [email protected]

Join our Team and thrive in an environment built on strong Collaboration, continuous Learning and personal Growth. Everyday at Konica Minolta is an opportunity to share your Ideas, influence Change and engage with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

About us

Australian Healthcare Associates (AHA) is Australia's largest health and human services consultancy.  We partner with Commonwealth and State governments to improve health and social outcomes for Australians.  

AHA’s story is all about its people. We are a high-performing team of valued, talented, diverse individuals who pull together with the shared goal of consistently delivering great outcomes.  We invest in people and enjoy industry-leading conditions and low staff turnover. 

The Role

AHA has a small in-house IT team managing a range of bespoke software solutions, which provide critical infrastructure and services across Australia.  They range from application registration and program management to securely importing and analysing millions of lines of data each month. 

We're looking for a full-time Business Analyst to join our small, dedicated team.  The team is business-aligned. We conduct COTS implementations, and design bespoke software solutions, including ongoing enhancements, for projects and clients.  

This position is for an early career Business Analyst of approximately three (3) years' experience.

As part of the team, you’ll:

• Elicit requirements from different technical and business stakeholders using a variety of techniques
• Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs
• Successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to guide and establish the technical vision
• Liaise between the business units, technology teams and support teams
• Participate in the defect identification and rectification process, including providing advice and assistance to the Test team
• Develop and maintain documentation as required
• Work from home four days a week and in our Melbourne office with your team one day a week.

About you

• You’re a Business Analyst with approximately three (3) years’ experience in the industry
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with diverse teams across all levels of business, technology, and external clients and vendors
• You're a self-starter: motivated and able to prioritise work with minimal oversight
• You’re able to work independently with users to define concepts as well as and under direction of the project manager
• You are able to create and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external
• You take ownership and accountability for outcomes
• You are extremely detailed oriented and able to define requirements to a highly detailed level.

You’ll receive excellent remuneration aligned with your skills and experience and enjoy being part of a close-knit, friendly team of professionals.

To apply please upload your CV and a cover letter addressing each of the following six (6) selection criteria:

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated experience in Business Analysis
2. Ability to convey and explain information clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences
3. Creative and effective problem-solving skills
4. Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously, taking responsibility and ownership for your work
5. Proven continual improvement orientation
6. Desirable:

• Working knowledge of, and recent experience using, an agile development methodology
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps and its use in managing features and user stories; system development; and testing.

Applications close 5pm Tuesday 2 April 2024.

All questions can be directed to [email protected]

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must have Australian citizenship.

Please note: This is a readvertisement of the role. Previous applicants are kindly requested not to apply.

Further information about AHA is available at our website: www.ahaconsulting.com.au

Agency applications will not be considered.

AHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We support flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously, and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or queer. All are encouraged to apply.

The Business Development Manager will penetrate and increase loyalty with key stakeholders within the Victoria and Tasmania lighting market to deliver measurable specification and overall market conversion for the Lighting Products, while increasing market share. Engagement with all lighting projects including but not limited to sports, roadway, industrial, smart city applications, control integration and Austube linear indoor and outdoor.

This position is responsible for the growth and development of new business by engaging of new clients through referrals, cold calling and other duties. This position is critical to ensure the continued growth and success of the organisation but also an opportunity to create genuine partnerships with future clients.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor, track and secure project opportunities- specified and non-specified to achieve budget for each quarter.
• Manage customer pipeline within the company CRM system. Keep accurate contact records of business meetings, customer needs and contact details.
• Identify new opportunities and projects to unsure company growth targets are being achieved. Keep demand generations activities at a sufficient level to achieve target.
• Ensure that all sales and prepared documents are accurate and delivered on time to client that are based on pre researched client pain points. They need to be able to be effectively convey the appropriate message to CEO, General Managers, Managing Directors, and other senior decision makers.
• Work with channel partners to ensure effective management and support of key sector contractors. Be proactive in the understanding contractor needs and develop solution that ensure high satisfaction and long-term growth.
• Prepare contract tender documents and quotations where needed. Maintain and develop strong relationships with major customers as well as second tier customers to ensure high customer service levels are established and maintained.
• Ensures the overall sales and marketing strategies for your product portfolio to maximise growth are met to ensure the effective implementation of all structural and systematic procedures for your product portfolio across all staff both external and internal. Action and drive all sales and product strategies given by the Regional General Manager. Develop and enhance sales opportunities to increase sustainable and profitable growth.

Job Duties:

• Develop, secure and convert profitable opportunities for our entire lighting portfolio of products within your region, to identified Market Map stakeholders.
• Develop meaningful relationships with both existing and new Electrical Contractors, Councils and End Users to ensure Schreder products are their first choice on projects.
• Proactively identify new opportunities and clients across all lighting projects.
• Liaise regularly with internal Customer Solutions team, to ensure local alignment to national marketing. and sales activity, sharing outcomes in areas of success and be accountable for a sales budget in your region.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues.
• Capture all data within the CRM framework, ensuring information is relevant, and up to date.
• Be fully involved with all activities relating to lighting projects in VIC and TAS, including, but not limited to Forecasting, New Product Development and subsequent launch activities, Business plans, Customer presentations etc.
• initiatives, and relevant Trade show presence.
• An understanding that regional travel and occasional evening lighting audits forms part of the overall role responsibility