Eku Energy is seeking a Communications Manager for our global business. In this pivotal role, you will lead the communication and engagement function, playing a crucial part in supporting Eku Energy's global business expansion.

As a key contributor to our team, you will collaborate across various departments, overseeing global communications, marketing, media, and stakeholder engagement for our battery storage investments and operations. As the Communications Manager, your responsibilities will include executing strategic communication initiatives, fostering engagement, and strengthening our presence in existing and new markets.

This role offers flexibility in terms of location within the APAC region, either in Melbourne or Sydney, and will have operational reporting to the Senior Manager Policy and Regulation APAC, while functionally aligning with the People and Culture group structure under the leadership of the Chief Human Resources Officer. This position presents a unique opportunity for a passionate communications professional to make a significant impact on Eku Energy's journey towards global market leadership. Join us in advancing the transition to a low-carbon, sustainable global economy with battery storage investments.

• Design and manage Eku’s global media, communications and engagement strategy.

• Enhance and protect Eku’s brand reputation, acting as brand guardian and ambassador internally and externally.

• Lead media activity and engagement, working with external agencies as appropriate, to prepare and distribute press releases, engage media and ensure consistent, targeted and high-quality coverage globally.

• Oversee the development of all communications collateral to support company announcements, milestones and public engagement activities.

• Brief senior executives and the global business, preparing proactive key messages and collateral to support internal and external activities (i.e. presentations, investor briefings, media relations).

• Manage and continuously improve Eku’s online presence including web, LinkedIn and other modes of engagement, including media monitoring.

• Oversee and coordinate the company’s global events calendar and attendance, including pitching for speaker opportunities as appropriate, and ensuring all company attendees are briefed and supported appropriately.

• To be responsible and to design and deliver community and stakeholder engagement strategies at a project and portfolio level.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including shareholders, partners, media, suppliers, local communities, First Nations representatives and broader project stakeholders.

• Design, implement and oversee Eku’s Community Grants and Partnership initiatives.

• Support internal communications, including intranet development, and work with the People & Culture department to develop our employee brand and offering.

• Work collaboratively across the global organisation to coordinate and drive marketing and communication efforts, including the management of third-party suppliers and agencies.

• Manage, monitor and report on the effectiveness and impact of communications activity and spend globally.

• Develop and implement robust policies and frameworks for communications activities (e.g. approval processes, crisis management plans, social media policies).

Competencies of the role

·       Bachelor’s degree in communications or relevant field.

·       6+ years’ work experience in marketing and communications. 

·       Proven ability to create, manage and deliver strategic communications plans globally.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrable experience in media relations and stakeholder engagement.

·       Knowledge and track record of working in renewable energy and battery storage industry, project development, infrastructure and investments is favourable.

·       Exceptional organisational skills with ability to manage projects and budgets, often under time pressure, to meet multiple deadlines.

·       Strong team player who can build and maintain internal and external relationships at a senior level.

·       Excellent attention to detail.

·       Self-starter who can work independently in both strategy and execution, in a fast-paced environment.

·       Additional language skills are a strong preference but not required.

Competencies required of all our people

·       Organisational: Entrepreneurial thinking and acting - problem solving capability - innovation capability.

·       Social: Highly motivated with a versatile personality - excellent interpersonal skills - client orientation, communicative - collaborative - enthusiasm to knowledge share.

·       Implementation: Self-management - result and solution orientated - quality awareness - Welfare, Health, Safety and Environmentally focused.

·       Culture: Helps to build a foundation of trust – creates stability – instils kindness – provides structure – is and fosters accountability – cultivates a spirit of reliability – fosters respect.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. An inclusive and equitable workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders, and communities. At Eku, you will be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If you are inspired to deliver on our purpose of ‘empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future,’ we want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process, please let us know.

As an inclusive employer, Eku does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.

Joining Eku means you will be able to work in a way that suits you best. With the right technology, support and resources, our people can work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about what working arrangements would help you thrive.

• 25 Days of annual leave
• Flexible working
• Incentives
• Great working culture/global
• Attractive remuneration package

Max&You is a creatively driven & innovative Melbourne-based communications agency working across brand, digital marketing, public relations, film and shoot production, and graphics & animation for a premium client base.  We specialise in the high-end luxury design, interiors, architecture, and property markets.

Due to business growth, we currently have available an exciting new role within the team as Social Media and Community Manager.  Bring your creativity and strategic mindset to play a pivotal role in bringing our clients' brands to life every day.

Reporting to the Content Strategist, you will be primarily responsible for managing the website and social media channels of our key clients. You will also drive and deliver on paid campaign setup, precise targeting, budget allocation, content posting, community moderation, and comprehensive reporting. 

This role is a perfect fit for someone who thrives on delivering impactful and engaging social media experiences.  We are a dynamic company committed to excellence, and we're looking for a talented individual to who can play a key role in our ongoing success. 

What you’ll be responsible for:

Social Activity/Campaign Set-Up

• Handle all in-platform tasks (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn,  Pinterest etc) across multiple clients
• Collaborate on post ideas and production with creative and strategy teams
• Work with the Content Strategist to build and manage content calendar and strategy
• Ideate, source news and produce daily content
• Oversee and ensure the development of great content, both written and visual (and video where applicable), from conceptualisation to hitting publish
• Manage content schedules and calendars for our agency brands
• Produce engaging short-form posts, long-form features and social captions
• Actively participate in social media, creating business/product marketing content relevant to the target audience

Monthly Paid Social Media Planning

• Set up and monitor paid social media campaigns for varying client goals
• Allocate budgets to posts for optimal results and key KPI achievement
• Prioritise higher budgets for high-performing, high-production-value posts
• Buy, manage, and optimise paid media across all social platforms

 Community Management

• Adhere to the content calendar, regularly publishing and fostering active social communities
• Swiftly review and respond to user feedback and queries
• Authentically engage, connecting users with customer service and offering positive feedback
• Enforce Social Media Guidelines for our clients and agency
• Escalate user-generated content to internal and client stakeholders as needed
• Adhere to best practices and monitoring all of the agency client channels

Social Media Reporting

• Analyse social platforms for targeting, media allocation, and content optimisation
• Summarise insights into actionable client reports
• Generate performance reports, conduct competitor reviews, and suggest improvements
• Actively participate in key client meetings to share insights into their content performance

Client and agency interfacing

• Serve as an in-house social expert, keeping the agency and clients informed on new formats, functions, and trends
• Be part of the communication with clients to update them on their social media presence through various channels, including email and regular meetings

• 5+ years’ experience working in an agency environment
• Experience in community management on social media platforms
• Knowledge or experience in architecture and design is highly favoured
• Actively engaged with a solid understanding of popular social networks
• Capable of crafting clear community management guidelines addressing social media roles and risks
• Exceptional attention to detail and grammar across all comms
• Knack for precise content timing and targeting
• Strong analytical skills for deriving insights from data
• Effective communication and on-brand writing skills within the agency team
• Knowledge of digital publishing systems and social media

- Collaborative and supportive work environment

- Learning and Development Opportunities

- Strong Culture, Mission and Values

- The fun stuff: Comprehensive Wellbeing Program, company events, birthday celebrations and more!